CH 4: Medical, Legal, & Ethical Issues Required Reading

Chapter #4 Homework & Reading Assignments:

  • Review learning objectives in Chapter #4 on page 67.  
  • Read Chapter #4 pages 68 - 74.
  • Review all instructional materials, and all related presentation support materials.
    • Review state and local certification/registration policies for EMRs.
    • Review any related legal documents, such as statutes and regulations that pertain to prehospital care services and personnel.
    • Review any recent case studies or legal proceedings that may provide updated information on medicolegal issues. The local law librarian is a good reference source to assist in gathering this type of information.