Applied Paramedic Law and Ethics

Australia and New Zealand

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Allied Health Services, Emergency Medical Services
Cover of the book Applied Paramedic Law and Ethics by Ruth Townsend, BN LLB LLM GradDip LegalPrac Grad Cert VET Dip ParaSc, Morgan Luck, BA BComm BA (Hons) MA PGCE PhD, Elsevier Health Sciences
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Author: Ruth Townsend, BN LLB LLM GradDip LegalPrac Grad Cert VET Dip ParaSc, Morgan Luck, BA BComm BA (Hons) MA PGCE PhD ISBN: 9780729581349
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences Publication: October 31, 2012
Imprint: Churchill Livingstone Australia Language: English
Author: Ruth Townsend, BN LLB LLM GradDip LegalPrac Grad Cert VET Dip ParaSc, Morgan Luck, BA BComm BA (Hons) MA PGCE PhD
ISBN: 9780729581349
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication: October 31, 2012
Imprint: Churchill Livingstone Australia
Language: English

A fundamental local law text for undergraduate paramedics in Australia and New Zealand.

Applied Paramedic Law and Ethics Australia and New Zealand is the first of its kind to bring together legal and ethical concepts specifically for the Australian and New Zealand paramedic profession.

An indispensable guide for student paramedics, Applied Paramedic Law and Ethics Australia and New Zealand promotes the understanding of ethical principles and legal regulations through realistic scenarios and extensive case studies, which are available both in the book and on Elsevier’s Evolve platform.

The book includes Australian state-specific legislation and local case law, and there is a chapter devoted specifically to the New Zealand paramedic service.

This excellent law textbook focuses on the essential concepts and skills local paramedics need to respond to life-threatening emergencies in often-unfamiliar environments. For paramedics to determine the best course of action in any situation they need an intimate understanding of the profession’s code of conduct and current legal regulations. In its attention to key areas such as consent, negligence, child protection, mental health and record-keeping Applied Paramedic Law and Ethics Australia and New Zealand proves a fundamental resource for the undergraduate paramedic course in Australia and New Zealand.

The textbook’s 13 comprehensive chapters are written in a clear, engaging style ideal for undergraduate paramedic students as well as ambulance service volunteers and practicing paramedics.

  • Over 60 paramedic-specific scenarios
  • Relevant case law discussed
  • Suitable for the undergraduate course in Paramedic Law and Ethics
  • Provides a clear ethical decision-making model for paramedics Key supporting features available on the Evolve platform:
  • Multiple choice, short answer and essay questions
  • Case studies
  • Image collection
  • Additional instructor resources including PowerPoints and further case studies
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A fundamental local law text for undergraduate paramedics in Australia and New Zealand.

Applied Paramedic Law and Ethics Australia and New Zealand is the first of its kind to bring together legal and ethical concepts specifically for the Australian and New Zealand paramedic profession.

An indispensable guide for student paramedics, Applied Paramedic Law and Ethics Australia and New Zealand promotes the understanding of ethical principles and legal regulations through realistic scenarios and extensive case studies, which are available both in the book and on Elsevier’s Evolve platform.

The book includes Australian state-specific legislation and local case law, and there is a chapter devoted specifically to the New Zealand paramedic service.

This excellent law textbook focuses on the essential concepts and skills local paramedics need to respond to life-threatening emergencies in often-unfamiliar environments. For paramedics to determine the best course of action in any situation they need an intimate understanding of the profession’s code of conduct and current legal regulations. In its attention to key areas such as consent, negligence, child protection, mental health and record-keeping Applied Paramedic Law and Ethics Australia and New Zealand proves a fundamental resource for the undergraduate paramedic course in Australia and New Zealand.

The textbook’s 13 comprehensive chapters are written in a clear, engaging style ideal for undergraduate paramedic students as well as ambulance service volunteers and practicing paramedics.

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