Law and Ethics for the Eye Care Professional

Description: Law and Ethics for the Eye Care Professional Pierscionek BSc(Optom) PhD MBA Postgrad Dip(Law)(LLB equiv) Postgrad Dip(Legal Practice) LLM, Barbara K. Product Overview This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. The author, a Professor of Optometry with qualifications in law and experience in ethics, has written a unique book that gives the practitioner and student a solid foundation in the ethics of eye care practice. All optometrists need to be able to show an appropriate professional attitude to patients and colleagues, and to display an awareness of the legal, ethical and commercial constraints within which optometry operates, including legislation relating to the use and supply of ophthalmic drugs. This book will help you achieve those objectives. Each chapter contains many examples, both real and hypothetical cases, and exercises based on situations in which optometrists and eye care practitioners may find themselves during routine practice. A key focus is on developing both the knowledge and the skills of the student and practitioner to deal with these situations. Comprehensive, practical and illustrated with lively cartoons, Ethics for the Eye Care Professional will be the first port of call for both students and practitioners looking for a grounding in the ethical issues applying to practice.Provides a strong, relevant and up-to-date grounding in ethics as it applies to eyecare practiceHelps give students the skills they need to tackle the ethical issues they will encounter within their professional lifeFocussed on practical problem solving with many cases studies to help understandingReferences recent events and real life histories and experiencesDesigned to encourage the development of critical thinking and ethical skillsAuthoritative text by a Professor of Optometry with qualifications in and knowledge of law and ethicsLively and accessibly written, with cartoon illustrations throughout. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Butterworth-Heinemann; 1st edition (July 8, 2008) Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0080450334 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 39 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches Best Sellers Rank: #12,472,100 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #369 in Optometry (Books) #1,905 in Medical Law & Legislation (Books) #369 in Optometry (Books) #1,905 in Medical Law & Legislation (Books) We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.

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