E-Health Care

This book is a practical guide to maneuvering through the liability arising from technology use in healthcare for health and legal professionals. It covers the cases, applicable laws and regulations, sample language for contracts, and technical expertise that health practitioners and lawyers need to know from the exam room to the court room.

The book identifies undetected technology risks, and offers practical advice to avoid or minimize legal consequences. It advises readers about the convergence of the burgeoning new clinical technology and the expanding legal responsibilities spawned by the digital age. Nurse practitioners, Advanced Practice Nurses, and other health care personnel will find this book to be an essential resource when dealing with legal issues related to technology use in health care.

Key features




Explains professional responsibilities, liabilities, and risks
Clarifies technology contract terminology
Provides legal analysis and drafting advice for lawyers and their clients
Includes authoritative glossary of technical terms