Dimond, Bridgit.

Legal aspects of physiotherapy [[Book] /] Bridgit C. Dimond. - 2nd ed. - Oxford ; Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2009. - xvi, 559 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- The legal system -- Registration and the role of the statutory bodies -- Professional conduct proceedings -- Education and the physiotherapist -- Rights of clients -- Consent and information giving -- Confidentiality -- Access to records and information -- Negligence -- Health and safety -- Record keeping -- Giving evidence in court -- Handling complaints -- Equipment and medicinal products -- Transport issues -- Employment and the statutory organisation of the NHS -- Community care -- The physiotherapist as a private practitioner -- Care of those with physical disabilities, sports and road traffic injuries and neurological disorders -- Care of the mentally ill -- Care of those with learning disabilities -- Care of babies, children, and young persons -- Care of the older person -- Death and the dying -- Teaching and research -- Complementary medicine -- The future.

All age.

9781405176156 (hbk. : alk. paper)

2008052869


Physical therapy--Law and legislation.--Great Britain.
Physical therapists--Legal status, laws, etc.--Great Britain.

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