Offering complete and even more concise coverage that includes contemporary issues of debate, Weisberg and Appleton integrate rich interdisciplinary materials with great teaching cases, notes, and problems. Engaging narratives reveal the fascinating background behind the cases and connect students to the impact of the law on people's lives.

Written with sensitivity to issues of gender, race, and class, Modern Family Law, Fourth Edition features:
- Probing coverage that reflects the social diversity of modern families;
- A candid examination of the development of family law in response to the women's movement;
- The children's rights movement;
- The fathers' rights movement;
- Domestic violence;
- Changing sexual mores;
- Nontraditional family forms;
- Developments in reproductive technology;
- Interdisciplinary perspectives throughout the text; balanced coverage of contemporary themes and basic family law; a variety of problem exercises, most derived from actual cases and events; flexible organization adapts to shorter or longer courses.

Updated throughout, the Fourth Edition addresses recent developments in the law, addressing: - Abortion, domestic violence, no-fault divorce reform, parentage, adoption and assisted reproduction;
- Same-sex marriage, civil unions and same-sex divorce;
- Major new cases, such as Kerrigan v. Commissioner of Public Health, holding unconstitutional the exclusion of same-sex couples from the right to marry; Gonzales v. Carhart, upholding the constitutionality of the federal Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act; Lawrence v. Texas, developments relevant to sexual behavior;
- Recent amendments to FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) and VAWA (Violence Against Women Act).

Now in its Fourth Edition, Weisberg and Appleton's Modern Family Law reflects a progressive and inclusive perspective that recognizes how the diversity of today's families challenge traditional legal concepts and principles.

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Directed at undergraduate health management students, this book is most appropriate for an entry level course in the field. It was edited by two academics active in undergraduate health management studies, and there are contributions from over 30 authors. Author experience ranges from academic leadership at well regarded universities to hands-on management of major clinical organizations. The stated purpose of this text is to bridge the gap between "theory-based" book that are most appropriate at the graduate health management level and discipline-specific books frequently used in undergraduate management education (accounting, health law, leadership, etc.). An informal assessment mechanism was used to identify key topics for undergraduate health management students and to provide a user-friendly book with case studies and hands-on activities appropriate for a wide audience. This book is keyed toward entry-level undergraduate health management students who may or may not have had prior clinical exposure, but have an immediate occupational goal to become entry-level health professions managers. It is also appropriate for entry level clinicians at the master's level (physician assistants, nurse practitioners, physical therapists) because it provides an overview of the current U.S. healthcare environment. The editors and authors appear to be both academic and practical authorities in their areas. An overview of most important topics in the health field is provided--theories of leadership and management, quality improvement, information technology, reimbursement, patient safety, health law, human resources, etc. Every entry level health manager should have at least basic knowledge in these areas. The book is accompanied by an online instructor guide including a syllabus, PowerPoint presentations, and quizzes, making it relatively easy for new or inexperienced instructors to rapidly put together an entry level course. Case studies are included for active or problem-based learning environments.

ENDORSEMENTS:

“I am very happy with  Introduction To Health Care Management  and will be adopting it for a new course that I will be teaching. This is probably the best management text I have seen so far.” —Sally K. Fauchald, Phd, RN, Assistant Professor Of Nursing, The College Of St. Scholastica

“(Introduction to Health Care Management)  is a solid text that covers a wide range of management topics.” —Michael H. Sullivan, Director HCA Program, Methodist University, Fayetteville, North Carolina

 

Management Principles For Health Professionals Is A Practical Guide For New Or Future Practicing Healthcare Managers. The Customary Activities Of The Manager—Planning, Organizing, Decision Making, Staffing, Motivating, And Budgeting—Are Succinctly Defined, Explained, And Presented With Detailed Examples Drawn From A Variety Of Health Care Settings. Students Will Learn Proven Management Concepts, Techniques, Models, And Tools For Managing Individuals Or Teams With Skill And Ease. The Sixth Edition Is Loaded With All-New Examples From Real-World Healthcare Settings And Covers Many Current Topics Such As: ? Emerging Implications Of The Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act Of 2010. ? A Template To Track The Areas Of Impact Of This Major Law Is Presented; This Enables A Manager To Identify The Topics To Monitor And To Prepare Responses To Changes As They Unfold. ? Developments Concerning Electronic Health Record Initiatives ? Adapting And Revitalizing One’S Career; ? Information Concerning Various Staffing Alternatives Such As Outsourcing And Telecommuting, And Updates The Material Concerning Job Descriptions And Their Application. New Material Has Been Added In The Section On Consultant's Contracts And Reports. ? Patient Privacy And The Detection And Prevention Of Medical Identity Theft, And Much More.

Nurse Practitioner s Business Practice and Legal Guide, Third Edition lays a solid foundation of knowledge upon which practitioners and students can build their practice confidently and effectively, whether it be in developing an employment relationship, undertaking a business venture, giving testimony before the state legislature, composing a letter to an insurance company about an unpaid bill, teaching at a school of nursing, or serving as president of a state or national organization.

Updated and revised with seven new chapters, a new introduction, and a new resources section, this landmark book is invaluable for women facing a custody battle. It was the first to break the myth that mothers receive preferential treatment over fathers in custody disputes. Although mothers generally retain custody when fathers choose not to fight for it, fathers who seek custody often win?not because the mother is unfit or the father has been the primary caregiver but because, as Phyllis Chesler argues, women are held to a much higher standard of parenting. Incorporating findings from years of research, hundreds of interviews, and international surveys about child-custody arrangements, Chesler argues for new guidelines to resolve custody disputes and to prevent the continued oppression of mothers in custody situations. This book provides a philosophical and psychological perspective as well as practical advice from one of the country’s leading matrimonial lawyers. Both an indictment of a discriminatory system and a call to action over motherhood under siege, Mothers on Trial is essential reading for anyone concerned either personally or professionally with custody rights and the well-being of the children involved.

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A complete, accessible, and up-to-date guide to the law and ethics of healthcare.

Written for health professionals of all kinds, not lawyer, Medical Law and Ethics (4th Edition) covers the full spectrum of topics that affect practice. Fully updated coverage includes: the legal system, professional liability and medical malpractice, physician’s responsibilities, medical records, ethical and bioethical issues, and current regulations. Actual legal cases illuminate subjects ranging from patient confidentiality and abortion to death and dying. Exclusive Med Tips provide quick scenarios and guidance about law and ethics. Each chapter contains glossary terms, exercises, and an actual case; appendices provide current sample codes of ethics.

 

 

Essential Readings in Health Policy and Law is a compilation of carefully selected readings offers deeper analysis of the topics covered in the companion text, Essentials of Health Policy and Law. Featuring the thought-provoking perspectives of individual authors, policymakers, and judges that span the spectrum of political and social thought, this book includes practical articles describing the methods and potential pitfalls of policy analysis, as well as examples of the administrative regulations, informal government memoranda, and budget proposals that serve as important instruments in a policymaker s toolbox. It is an outstanding addition to Jones and Bartlett's Essential Public Health series.

The inspiring, heart-rending story of a father's unwavering love for his son.

David Goldman and his Brazilian wife, Bruna Bianchi, led what appeared to be a happy life in New Jersey. But in June 2004, Bianchi took their four-year-old son, Sean, to Brazil for what she said would be a two- week vacation. Once there, she informed Goldman that she was staying in Brazil-and keeping Sean, setting in motion an international controversy that would eventually reach the highest levels of the U.S. and Brazilian governments. It would be almost five years before David saw Sean again.

What kept David Goldman going when everything looked so hopeless? In A Father's Love, Goldman recounts his extraordinary battle, despite overwhelming odds, to bring his abducted son back home. It is a riveting story full of peculiar ironies, unfathomable elements, threats, and legal twists and turns. Goldman describes in detail the wrenching emotions he went through and how he relentlessly rallied support behind the scenes from both high-level U.S. government officials and national media organizations. Father and son were finally reunited in December 2009, and Goldman writes about the challenges he is now facing as he works to rebuild his relationship with his son, and the advocacy work he is doing on behalf of other children in similar circumstances.

Goldman's unusual story movingly celebrates an ordinary man's incredible love for and loyalty to his son, and his ability to overcome the unimaginable to keep them together. It is a testament to how connected any father and son can be.

Straight Talk about South Carolina Divorce Law is a clear and detailed guide to how divorce and family law cases are actually handled and resolved in South Carolina. It is a practical and realistic overview of how lawyers, experts and mediators operate, and how Family Court judges decide what happens in divorce, custody and matrimonial cases.

In The Laws, Plato describes in fascinating detail a comprehensive system of legislation in a small agricultural utopia he named Magnesia. His laws not only govern crime and punishment but also form a code of conduct for all aspects of life in his ideal state—from education, sports, and religion to sexual behavior, marriage, and drinking parties. Plato sets out a plan for the day-to-day rule of Magnesia, administered by citizens and elected officials, with supreme power held by a Council. Although Plato’s views that citizens should act in complete obedience to the law have been read as totalitarian, The Laws nonetheless constitutes a highly impressive program for the reform of society and provides a crucial insight into the mind of one of classical Greece’s foremost thinkers.

Celebrated legal scholar Kenji Yoshino's first book, Covering, was acclaimed—from the New York Times Book Review to O, The Oprah Magazine to the American Lawyer—for its elegant prose, its good humor, and its brilliant insights into civil rights and discrimination law. Now, in A Thousand Times More Fair, Yoshino turns his attention to the question of what makes a fair and just society, and delves deep into a surprising source to answer it: Shakespeare's greatest plays. Through fresh and insightful readings of Measure for Measure, Titus Andronicus, Othello, and others, he addresses the fundamental questions we ask about our world today and elucidates some of the most troubling issues in contemporary life.

Enormously creative, engaging, and provocative, A Thousand Times More Fair is an altogether original book about Shakespeare and the law, and an ideal starting point to explore the nature of a just society-and our own.

Public Health Law, first published in 2000, has been widely acclaimed as the definitive statement on public health law at the start of the twenty-first century. Lawrence O. Gostin's definition was based on the notion that government bears a responsibility for advancing the health and well-being of the general population, and the book developed a rich understanding of the government's powers and duties while showing law to be an effective tool in the realization of a healthier and safer population. In this second edition, Gostin analyzes the major health threats of our times, from emerging infectious diseases and bioterrorism to chronic diseases caused by obesity.

Mediating Divorce: A Step-by-Step Manual is written for family law attorneys and therapists who need a comprehensive resource for facilitating the divorce mediation process. This invaluable package--which includes a mediator's manual and two client workbooks--provides a four-step method for leading a successful divorce mediation. Written by Marilyn S. McKnight and Stephen K. Erickson, two widelyknown pioneers in the field of divorce mediation, this useful guide will show how to implement the techniques needed to be an effective divorce mediator. It includes helpful information for understanding and working through the emotions experienced by people going through a divorce.

Despite what your students may have learned in Schoolhouse Rock, the textbook how-a-bill-becomes-a-law scenario is a rarity. As evidenced with health care reform legislation, most major measures wind their way through the contemporary Congress in what Barbara Sinclair has dubbed unorthodox lawmaking.

Whatever path a bill takes whether considered by multiple committees or subjected to a filibuster in the Senate Sinclair explores the full range of special procedures and processes that make up the legislative process, as well as the reasons these unconventional routes evolved.

This much-anticipated fourth edition updates the book through the end of the 111th Congress. Sinclair incorporates new examples and new case studies throughout, including the economic stimulus bill of 2008, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, and, of course, the health care reform legislation of 2009 and 2010. New coverage also includes recent developments in the Senate (for example, filling the amendment tree); major changes in how the House and Senate resolve their differences (fewer conferences and more informal bargaining and amendments); and earmarks and changes in the appropriations process.

With Sinclair's unique perspective, Unorthodox Lawmaking introduces students to the intricacies of Congress while also providing the tools to assess the relative successes and limitations of the legislative process.

This engrossing book examines the legal system through the use of psychological concepts, methods, and research results. It seeks to clarify the basic dilemmas that persist in the legal system and looks at the ethical, moral, legal, and psychological "gray areas" of the law, including coverage of such topics as: competence to stand trial, pretrial publicity and resulting changes in venue, criminal profiling, civil case law and civil procedures, the rights of children, capital punishment, the psychology of criminal trials, the insanity defense, expert forensic testimony, and analysis of eyewitness identification and line-up procedures. This thoroughly updated edition balances discussion of the legal system with psychological theory, concepts, and research.