Intended for students in health care and law as well as practicing professionals, this casebook on patient care case law examines key areas of legal regulation surrounding medical processes from admission through discharge. The volume explores topics such as regulatory bodies and agencies, patients' rights and responsibilities, screenings and assessments, universal protocols, employee and patient safety, and criminal conduct in the health care industry. Additional sections provide specific case studies as well as summary notes for nurses, pharmacists, and physicians. Each section provides a clear breakdown of relevant cases and includes discussion questions. Pozgar is a health industry consultant based in Annapolis, Maryland. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)