Legal Aspects of Occupational Therapy - Softcover

Dimond, Bridgit C.

9781405113434: Legal Aspects of Occupational Therapy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 140511343X ISBN 13: 9781405113434

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2009

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Since publication of the first edition in 1996, this book has established itself as an essential text for occupational therapists. It offers an understanding of the law relating to their practice, but is written to be accessible for those who have no prior legal knowledge. The text provides valuable information for occupational therapists employed in health and social services, as well as the law relevant to private practitioners.

The book includes chapters on all the main client groups and presents the relevant specialist law. Students and teachers of occupational therapy will find the chapters on professional registration, education, training and research of particular interest.

The second edition also provides an introduction to the complex organisational and legal developments which impact the work of the occupational therapist, including: the Human Rights Act; the Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003; the concept of clinical governance and the role of the new Health Professions Council. It is a generous resource for the occupational therapy student, practitioner and service manager.

Features questions and exercises to access and stimulate knowledge
Includes a helpful glossary
Case discussion and sample offer clinical scenarios and provide practice insights
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About the Author:

Bridgit C. Dimond is a Barrister-at-Law and Emeritus Professor at the University of Glamorgan. A prolific author and lecturer, her long-standing collaboration with occupational therapists informs this book, as well as the many courses she facilitates for the occupational therapy community.

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