Legal Aspects of Physiotherapy

Description

In a revised and expanded version of this popular title, Bridgit Dimond provides an essential reference for physiotherapists, covering both conventional and specialist legal situations in reader-friendly terms. Legal Aspects of Physiotherapy contains brand new clinical case studies that guide the reader informatively through a cornucopia of legal issues that may arise in the practice of physiotherapy. Reading this book, practitioners will develop the knowledge and awareness to deal confidently with the implications of legal scenarios, arming them with the knowledge to protect both clients and themselves.

This latest edition contains important information on each of the many and extensive changes in practice law, the NHS and professional regulation to have occurred in the last decade. Topics covered include the rights of clients, employment issues across state and private practice, professional accountability and specialist client groups.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Phil Gray
Preface
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations

• 1 Introduction
• 2 The Legal System

Section A: Professional Issues

• 3 Registration and the Role of the Statutory Bodies
• 4 Professional Conduct Proceedings
• 5 Education and the Physiotherapist

Section B: Client-Centred Care

• 6 Rights of Clients
• 7 Consent and Information Giving
• 8 Confidentiality
• 9 Access to Records and Information

Section C: Accountability in the Civil and Criminal Courts

• 10 Negligence
• 11 Health and Safety
• 12 Record Keeping
• 13 Giving Evidence in Court
• 14 Handling Complaints
• 15 Equipment and Medicinal Products
• 16 Transport Issues

Section D: Management Areas

• 17 Employment and the Statutory Organisation of the NHS
• 18 Community Care
• 19 The Physiotherapist as a Private Practitioner

Section E: Specialist Client Groups

• 20 Care of Those with Physical Disabilities, Sports and Road Traffic Injuries and Neurological Disorders
• 21 Care of the Mentally Ill
• 22 Care of Those with Learning Disabilities
• 23 Care of Babies, Children and Young Persons
• 24 Care of the Older Person
• 25 Death and the Dying

Section F: Specialist Topics

• 26 Teaching and Research
• 27 Complementary Medicine
• Conclusion
• 28 The Future

Appendix 1: Schedule 1 to Human Rights Act 1998
Appendix 2: Draft NHS Constitution
Table of Cases
Table of Statutes
Glossary
Further Reading.
Useful Websites.

Author Information

Bridgit C. Dimond is a Barrister-at-Law and Emeritus Professor at the University of Glamorgan. She is author of Mental Health Law for Nurses and Legal Aspects of Occupational Therapy.