Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information Management

by Dana C. McWay

Gain a critical, thorough understanding of the complex legal and ethical principles that govern health information management (HIM) with McWay's LEGAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, 5E. Designed to help you successfully navigate today's legal issues, this edition focuses on law and ethics as they relate to HIM. You examine the latest information on the role of social media in health care as well as future legal and ethical trends in health care IT. Expanded coverage explores developments and regulations impacting data privacy and protection, substance abuse, patient rights, and patient confidentiality. New critical-thinking exercises, case studies, and enrichment activities emphasize the practicality of what you are learning while helping you refine problem-solving skills. All content reflects current CAHIIM standards. Written by a seasoned HIM professional and lawyer, this edition with MindTap digital learning resources provides a complete solution for understanding the legal and ethical concerns that safeguard health care information today.

Genres: Nonfiction, Textbooks

480 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 1996

Reviews

[Rhonda Lstraw · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read the entire book in 5 weeks.It was for my Health Law Class. The course didn't match the book. It was boring, wordy and long.

[Windy Kahler · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was easy to understand and fairly enjoyable as far as textbooks go.

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Relevant information and a very straightforward presentation. I enjoyed studying from this book.

[Lindsay♫SingerOfStories♫]

Read 11/10-12/12 for "Health Information Law and Management" course.

[Kristine Sarles · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative on the laws and ethical considerations involved in the medical coding profession. Got an A in the class, thanks to this textbook!