Author : Joanna Manning
Publisher :
Page : 857 pages
File Size : 50,45 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Medical laws and legislation
ISBN : 9780864725721
Medical Law in New Zealand is an authoritative account of the law relating to health care in New Zealand. Litigation involving doctors established many of the relevant principles, but these principles apply equally to other health practitioners in their relations with patients. The book deals with matters that extend across this wide range of health practice.
Author : Rebecca Keenan
Publisher : Thomson Brookers
Page : 569 pages
File Size : 18,64 MB
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Medical care
ISBN : 9780864726858
Health Care and the Law 4th Edition is recognised as one of the leading texts setting out the basic principles of health care law in New Zealand. This book is an easy-to- understand, practical and uncomplicated account of health care law, making it an essential text for health practitioners, lawyers and students. Since 2004 when the 3rd edition of this book was published, there have been a number of legislative changes in the area of health law. This edition keeps you current with these changes, with updates made to all chapters. The inclusion of relevant case law also provides readers a greater understanding of the practicalities of the law, how it has been applied and how it may relate to them.
Author : Sylvia A. Bell
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 30,52 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Mental health laws
ISBN : 9780864725349
Mental Health Law in New Zealand 2nd Edition is a unique guide to the interaction between the mental health system and the law in New Zealand. This book displays a sound understanding of the complex clinical realities that arise in this area of medical practice, and is aimed at mental health professionals, psychiatric social workers, caregivers, advocacy groups, lawyers, and medical, social science and law students.
Author : Rachael Schmidt-McCleave
Publisher :
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 34,53 MB
Release : 2019-12-20
Category : Industrial hygiene
ISBN : 9781988553528
Health and Safety at Work in New Zealand: Know the Law is an authoritative, practical guide to the Health and Safety at Work in New Zealand Act 2015 and its accompanying regulations. When the new legislation came into force on 4 April, 2016 it brought a greater responsibility to not only understand health and safety, but also to know the law. This book was written to support health and safety practitioners and professionals through that implementation and transition. The second edition of Health and Safety at Work in New Zealand: Know the Law builds on the well-respected foundations of the first edition, analyzing case law under the new regime and developments in health and safety culture. it includes a new chapter on bullying, harassment and mental health in the workplace and the role of Worksafe. The 14 chapters and comprehensive subject index cover all the essential elements of the legislation and regulations, the legal framework and policy background, while also discussing relevant cases from New Zealand and Australia. Chapters discuss key terms, offences, enforcement, sentencing, regulations and codes of practice. There is guidance on industry specific topics that many readers will find useful including asbestos, earthquake issues, oil and gas, farming, adventure tourism and construction. The book also includes diagrams to help explain key concepts. Health and Safety at Work in New Zealand: Know the Law 2nd edition is a concise, user-friendly reference tool for legal practitioners, advisors, managers, directors, health and safety professionals, corporates, regulators and students.
Author : Iris Reuvecamp
Publisher :
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 23,87 MB
Release : 2019-08-14
Category : Capacity and disability
ISBN : 9781988591094
Mental Capacity Law in New Zealand is a comprehensive text on the legal position of people who lack capacity, in many different contexts, including their position regarding health care, residential placement, property management, and participation in legal proceedings. General Editors Iris Reuvecamp and John Dawson have assembled a team of subject matter experts from both legal and medical backgrounds who cover all major areas of the law of mental capacity in New Zealand (except the criminal law).
Author : Alison Cleland
Publisher :
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 38,87 MB
Release : 2014-05
Category : Children
ISBN : 9781927183786
Author : New Zealand. Ministry of Health
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 19,39 MB
Release : 2020
Category : Diet
ISBN : 9781990029523
"These Guidelines provide the current evidence-based recommendations on healthy eating and physical activity for New Zealand adults, including pregnant and breastfeeding women. ... focus on the detail practitioners need at a glance: that is, what people need to eat or do, a summary of the rationale - 'why' - and a little on how to put the recommendations into practice"--Page iv.
Author : Gordon Anderson
Publisher :
Page : 743 pages
File Size : 20,58 MB
Release : 2014-01
Category : Labor laws and legislation
ISBN : 9781927149560
"This text provides commentary and analysis of New Zealand employment law"--Publisher information.
Author : Robert Ludbrook
Publisher :
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 29,74 MB
Release : 2012-10
Category : Counseling
ISBN : 9781877399671
"Provides a comprehensive overview of the law as it affects all aspects of counselling and offers practical guidelines"--Back cover.
Author : Dan Howard
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,63 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Criminal liability
ISBN : 9780409327083
This publication is a practical guide to the law on mental health issues that arise within the criminal justice framework in New South Wales. It offers comprehensive coverage and clear explanations of all of the important topics in this field and is an ideal resource for lawyers, mental health professionals, correctional health personnel, and anyone else engaged in the fields of criminal law and forensic mental health, or students with an interest in pursuing studies or a career in these areas. All chapters have been fully revised, updated and, in many cases, significantly expanded. The operation of the Mental Health Act 2007 and the Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act 1990 is dealt with in detail. New to this edition are the chapters on the management of forensic and correctional patients, infanticide, and a comprehensive chapter on the assessment and management of risk, including a section on the Crimes (Serious Sex Offenders) Act 2006.
