Comprehensive, practical and reflective of the current Australian legislative framework and regulations, this unique textbook addresses legal and ethical issues across a broad range of traditional, complementary and integrative practices. The sixth edition of Michael Weir's classic textbook: * explores legal and ethical issues in clinical relationships, and the role of codes of ethics. * provides practical guidelines for setting up and running a professional practice. * systematically outlines the various aspects of the law which impact on clinical practice, including legal obligations to clients, consumer legislation and complaints processes, and professional boundaries. * explains how to navigate professional indemnity insurance, * outlines the steps you need to take in setting up a professional practice from establishing a business name to dealing with employees. * discusses and provides examples of how to deal with tricky ethical issues in daily practice. This edition includes updated legislation, a review of relevant case law, recent developments in Unregistered Practitioners' Code of Conduct and evidence about misconduct and regulatory action, and more in-depth discussion of ethical concepts. This is an essential read for students and practitioners of complementary medicine.

Book Information
ISBN 9781032050867
Author Michael Weir
Format Paperback
Page Count 352
Imprint Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 174g