Abstract
Chapter covers governance of the paramedic clinical field by law and health professional ethics.
Laws, ethics and professional codes of conduct bind paramedics, as with all other health professionals. The law around consent is particularly relevant to paramedic practice. The theory is explored in some detail and contextualised in an example case.
Laws, ethics and professional codes of conduct bind paramedics, as with all other health professionals. The law around consent is particularly relevant to paramedic practice. The theory is explored in some detail and contextualised in an example case.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Paramedic Principles and Practice ANZ |
| Subtitle of host publication | A Clinical Reasoning Approach |
| Editors | Brett Williams, Linda Ross |
| Place of Publication | Sydney NSW |
| Publisher | Elsevier Australia |
| Chapter | 13 |
| Pages | 125-134 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Edition | 2nd |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780729587365 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780729543064 |
| Publication status | Published - 2021 |
Keywords
- Paramedic practice
- Health professionals
- Ethics
- Legal responsibilities
- Consent
- Codes of conduct