Table of Contents

Section 1: Introduction to Law for Health Professionals 1. Introductory Concepts and the Court Hierarchy 2. The Australian Constitution and System of Government 3. Working with Legal Representatives 4. Law and ethics Section 2: Legal Concepts for Health Professionals 5. Management of Patient and Client information 6. Negligence 7. Intentional Torts Section 3: Life and Death Issues 8. Refusal of Treatment 9. Manipulation of Life 10. Criminal Law issues and the Coroner Section 4: Working within the Law 11. Contractual and Industrial elements of Professional Practice 12. Statutes Controlling Health Service Delivery 13. Registration and Regulation of Health Professionals

About the Author

Kim Forrester is a registered nurse and barrister-at-law practising in the area of health law. Kim is the author of several publications in health law. Kim is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine at Bond University.