Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information Management
By Dana C. McWay
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Guide students in understanding the complex, critical legal and ethical principles that govern health information management (HIM) today with McWay's LEGAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, 5E. Written by a seasoned HIM professional and lawyer, this updated and expanded edition focuses on the laws and ethics related to HIM. Students examine the latest information on the role of social media in health care as well as future legal and ethical trends in health care IT. Expanded coverage explores current developments and regulations impacting data privacy and protection, substance abuse, patient rights, and patient confidentiality. New critical-thinking exercises, case studies, enrichment activities, and interactive quizzing encourage high-level problem-solving skills and emphasize practical applications. All content reflects current CAHIIM standards. MindTap's unprecedented online course management works with complete instructor's resources to help you present the legal and ethical concerns that safeguard health care information today.
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Guide students in understanding the complex, critical legal and ethical principles that govern health information management (HIM) today with McWay's LEGAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, 5E. Written by a seasoned HIM professional and lawyer, this updated and expanded edition focuses on the laws and ethics related to HIM. Students examine the latest information on the role of social media in health care as well as future legal and ethical trends in health care IT. Expanded coverage explores current developments and regulations impacting data privacy and protection, substance abuse, patient rights, and patient confidentiality. New critical-thinking exercises, case studies, enrichment activities, and interactive quizzing encourage high-level problem-solving skills and emphasize practical applications. All content reflects current CAHIIM standards. MindTap's unprecedented online course management works with complete instructor's resources to help you present the legal and ethical concerns that safeguard health care information today.
HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (HIM) FOCUS MAKES THIS BOOK AN INVALUABLE, PROFESSIONAL RESOURCE. The author's distinct focus on the particular legal and ethical issues that impact HIM professionals every day makes this edition a must-have resource for today's health care workers in any setting.
SPECIAL LEARNING FEATURES HIGHLIGHT KEY AREAS OF ETHICS AND HEALTH CARE REGULATIONS. These distinctive boxes highlight critical information about ethics today, electronic health records, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA).
COMPLETE TIME-SAVING INSTRUCTOR RESOURCES REMOVE BUSY-WORK FROM YOUR COURSE PREPARATION. This edition provides a complete test bank powered by Cognero, PowerPoint® slides that coordinate seamlessly with chapter material to enhance your classroom presentations, and a robust Instructor's Manual.
EXTENSIVE COVERAGE OF ETHICS ENSURES STUDENTS UNDERSTAND ITS IMPORTANCE IN HEALTH CARE INFORMATION TODAY. The author skillfully weaves ethics into discussions throughout each chapter. Your students examine the latest information on ethical standards, ethical decisions and challenges, and law and ethics in the workplace.
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Part 1. Study of the Law in General
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