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Elsevier Australia
26 August 2019
Applied Paramedic Law, Ethics and Professionalism brings together the legal and ethical principles relevant to paramedic profession in the Australian and New Zealand contexts. Written by Ruth Townsend and Morgan Luck, the text explores and explains the practical application of these principles through the use of case studies and paramedic-specific scenarios.

An indispensable guide for student paramedics, and those already in the profession, the text helps to develop an awareness of the legal and ethical principles that guide professional practice. By engaging with the text, readers develop an understanding of the implications of their decisions and actions in a range of situations, as well as an understanding of their professional responsibilities.

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Thoroughly revised content to reflect updated national standards for education and practice, the national Code of Conduct and guidelines set by the Paramedic Board of Australia

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Imprint:   Elsevier Australia
Country of Publication:   Australia
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Height: 235mm,  Width: 191mm, 
ISBN:   9780729543088
ISBN 10:   0729543080
Pages:   383
Publication Date:  
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Primary
Replaced By:   9780729590259
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Ruth Townsend is the Health Law and Ethics course convenor in the School of Medicine and College of Law at the Australian National University. Ruth is a qualified paramedic, nurse and lawyer. Dr Morgan Luck is a senior lecturer in philosophy at Charles Sturt University and a senior research fellow at the Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics (CAPPE)

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