Dimond, Bridgit,

Legal aspects of occupational therapy / Bridgit C. Dimond. - Second edition. - x, 429 pages ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 409-412) and index.

Occupational therapy -- The legal system -- Registration and the Health Professions Council -- Professional conduct proceedings -- Education and training -- Rights of clients -- Consent and information giving -- The duty of confidentiality and data protection -- Access to records and information -- Negligence -- Health and safety -- Record keeping -- Statements, reports and giving evidence in court -- Handling complaints -- Equipment issues -- Transport issues -- Statutory organisation of the health and social services -- Community care and the rights of the disabled -- Employment law -- Physical disabilities -- Mental illness -- Learning disabilities -- Children -- Older people -- Teaching and research -- Complementary medicine -- Independent practice -- The future.

140511343X 9781405113434

2004011212


Occupational therapists--Legal status, laws, etc.--Great Britain.
Occupational therapy--Law and legislation

KD2968.T47 / D56 2004

344.41041