Physician Assistants Legal Handbook (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780834209251)

This book, written for PAs, PA students, institutional and physician e mployers of PAs, and health care lawyers, is a comprehensive reference on laws impacting physician assistant practice. In addition to offeri ng a detailed account of the evolution of the PA profession, including its continuing expansion in today's health care environment, this boo k provides thorough coverage of a wide range of legal issues related t o the PA practice; including academic training and certification, lice nsure, scope of practice and prescriptive authority, employment laws, peer review and credentialing, malpractice, risk management, professio nal liability insurance, medical records, reimbursement, ethics, and e mployment issues related to PAs in hospitals and other practice settin gs.

Author: Aspen Health Law and Compliance Center,Younger
ISBN-10: 083420925X
ISBN-13: 9780834209251
Publisher: Aspen
Language: English
Published: 12/01/2007
Pages: 416
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.43lbs
Size: 9.31h x 6.29w x 1.05d