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Lessons learned : risk management issues in genetic counseling / Susan Schmerler.
| Author/creator | Schmerler, Susan |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Springer, ©2008. |
| Description | xvii, 152 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction -- Sources of liability: Forms of legal complaints ; Legal initiatives ; Private practice ; Industry/technology ; Reproductive technology ; Research ; Trainees -- Duty as an element of a lawsuit: obligations and responsibilities: Duty element ; Establishing a professional relationship ; Obligations and duties ; -- Duty as an element of a lawsuit: sources of standards: Test for a standard ; Sources for standards -- Duty as an element of a lawsuit: procedural requirments: Medical records ; Failure to follow policies and procedures ; Improper techniques -- Breach, causation and damages as elements of a lawsuit: Breach ; Causation ; Damages -- Defenses to a lawsuit: Helping yourself ; Affirmative defenses to malpractice lawsuits ; Countersuits -- Communication: Face-to-face ; Electronic communication ; Privacy ; Managing your malpractice exposure in cyberspace -- Conclusion: Lessons learned: Defensive practice ; Advice from experience -- Appendix: Definition of genetic counseling ; Scope of the practice ; The Code of ethics of the National Society of Genetic Counselors -- Suggested readings. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 135-143) and index. |
| ISBN | 9780387721743 (hbk.) : |
| ISBN | 0387721746 (hbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laupus | Books - Stacks | QZ 50 L641 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |