Synopses & Reviews
Because physiotherapists must work within the context of the law, this requires a sound understanding of the law relating to their practice. This practical text is written for those who have no legal knowledge and clearly sets out the principles of law that apply to the practical situations that they encounter on a daily basis. The issue of accountability is a hugely contentious one, as is the moving and handling of patients and the question of the limit of professional practice versus complementary medicine.
Review
"Provides a long awaited and much needed framework...a detailed core textbook that I would recommend as a reference book which should be available to all Chartered Physiotherapists and physiotherapy students." Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Occupational Health Newsletter
“Professor Dimond’s book provides a long awaited and much needed framework for Chartered Physiotherapists”
In Touch
“This book provides a much-needed framework for Chartered Physiotherapists”
“An excellent, detailed core textbook which should be easily accessible to all, including students and physiotherapy assistants."
Manual Therapy
Synopsis
Physiotherapists must work within the context of the law and this requires a sound understanding of the law relating to their practice. This practical text is written for those who have no legal knowledge and clearly sets out the principles of law that apply to the practical situation which they encounter on a daily basis. The issue of accountability is a hugely contentious one, as is the moving and handling of patients and the question of the limit of professional practice versus complementary medicine.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [460]-461) and index.
Table of Contents
Introduction; The legal system; Section A: Professional issues: Registration and the role of the statutory bodies; Professional conduct proceedings; Education; Section B:Client centred care: Rights of clients; Consent and information giving; Confidentiality; Access to records; Section C: Accountability in the civil and criminal courts: Negligence; Health and safety; Record keeping; Giving evidence in court; Handling complaints; Equipment issues; Transport issues; Section D: Management areas: Employment and the statutory organisation of the NHS; Community care; Private practice; Section E: Specialist client groups: Care of those with physical disabilities; Care of the mentally ill; Care of those with learning disabilities; Care of children; Care of the elderly; Section F: Specialist areas: Teaching and research; Complementary medicine; Conclusion: The future.