The authors reflect on the knowledge that emergency physicians have of law as it pertains to end of life care and on a research project funded by the Australian Research Council which will investigate the legal knowledge that medical specialists have. They suggest that an improved understanding of law will help doctors manage legal risk and reduce possible exposure to criminal, civil or disciplinary action. They argue that the research may lead to better outcomes for patients and their families.
Journal article
What do emergency physicians think of the law?
Emergency Medicine Australasia, Vol.24(4), pp.355-356
2012
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Abstract
Details
- Title
- What do emergency physicians think of the law?
- Creators
- Ben White - Queensland University of TechnologyLindly Willmott - Queensland University of TechnologyMalcolm Parker - University of QueenslandColleen M Cartwright - Southern Cross UniversityGail Williams - University of Queensland
- Publication Details
- Emergency Medicine Australasia, Vol.24(4), pp.355-356
- Comment
Editorial
- Identifiers
- 2434; 991012820805402368
- Academic Unit
- Office of the Vice Chancellor; Office of Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research; School of Health and Human Sciences
- Resource Type
- Journal article