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The Law of Healthcare Administration

Sanford Showalter · 10th Edition · ISBN 9781640553774 · Health Administration Press

Complete chapter-by-chapter study guide aligned with The Law of Healthcare Administration (10th Edition). Includes summaries, learning objectives, and NCLEX-style practice questions for all 15 chapters.

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Chapter index

Chapter 1: A Brief History of Law and Medicine
Chapter 2: Access to Healthcare Insurance and Treatment
Chapter 3: The Organization and Management of a Corporate Healthcare Institution
Chapter 4: Human Resources Law
Chapter 5: Contracts and Intentional Torts
Chapter 6: Negligence
Chapter 7: Liability of the Healthcare Institution
Chapter 8: Medical Staff Privileges and Peer Review
Chapter 9: Fraud and Abuse Laws and Corporate Compliance
Chapter 10: Health Information Management
Chapter 11: Emergency Care
Chapter 12: Consent for Treatment
Chapter 13: Tax-Exempt Healthcare Organizations
Chapter 14: Competition and Antitrust Law
Chapter 15: Issues of Reproduction and Birth

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About this study guide

This is an original study guide written to align with the topics and learning objectives covered in The Law of Healthcare Administration (10th Edition) by Sanford Showalter. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by Health Administration Press or the textbook's authors. All summaries, practice questions, and explanations are independently authored.