Reflections on the past -- Introduction to the legal system -- Tort law -- Criminal aspects of health care -- Contracts and antitrust -- Civil procedure and trial practice -- Corporate structure and legal issues -- Medical staff -- Nursing and the law -- Allied professionals legal issues -- Information management -- Patient consent -- Legal reporting requirements -- Patient rights and responsibilities -- Acquired immunodeficiency Syndrome -- Healthcare ethics -- Procreation and ethical dilemmas -- End-of-life issues -- Professional liability insurance -- Labor relations -- Employee discipline and discharge -- Employee rights and responsibilities -- Managed care -- Tort reform and risk reduction -- Patient safety and zero tolerance -- Worldwide search -- Healthcare war room
