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» Advance Directives
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Latest received: Automatic updates. By Margolis, Harry S. Aspen Law & Business. [2012?]-.
This practice manual contains more than 100 forms and documents. Each form includes commentary explaining when and how each form should be used. The manual is organized into five parts: managing the elder law practice; estate and long-term care planning; powers of attorney, medical directives and wills; trusts; and miscellaneous topics.
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Latest received: Automatic updates. Little, Brown. c1993-.
Provides answers to questions concerning Medicaid, long-term care planning, healthcare issues, trusts, powers, and guardianship. Each portfolio in the series is written by an elder law expert. The series also includes a table of cases.
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By Shenkman, Martin M. Springer Publishing Company. 2009.
This is the first comprehensive estate-planning guide for those living with a chronic disease or disability. This book is targeted at those planning for the disbursement of their estates, no matter their size.Estate-planning is crucial for those living with a chronic disease or disability: individuals must express their preferences whether to receive long-term care at home rather than in a nursing home in the event that they become more disabled, and it is more important for one who has a chronic illness to name a power of attorney. Estate Planning for People with a Chronic Condition or Disability covers all of those topics plus: How to write your will How to determine how much life insurance your family needs How to figure out whether you need a living trust Learn about powers of attorney When to work with a lawyer, if you need toThe book also includes downloadable sample forms for: Power of Attorney Living Will...
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By Hall, Mark A. West Academic. Fourth edition. 2020.
"Public policy responses to escalating medical costs and constrained access pose fundamental challenges to health care law. Profound medical advances also generate many ethical dilemmas. This authoritative discussion considers how law and ethics respond to these driving social, economic, and political forces of innovation, crisis and reform. Topics include health insurance reform, health care finance and delivery structures, treatment relationships, facility and insurance regulation, corporate and tax law, refusal of life support, organ donation, and reproductive technologies." - publisher's description
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By Furrow, Barry R. West Academic Publishing. Third edition. 2015.
"Expert authors present an up-to-date overview of health law as it affects the professionals, institutions, and entities that deliver and finance health care in the United States. Considers the law's response to quality and error through institutional and professional regulation, and malpractice litigation against professionals, hospitals, and managed care organizations. Surveys tax, corporate, and organizational issues. Explores the government's efforts to control costs and expand access through Medicare and Medicaid. Examines government attempts to police anticompetitive activities, fraud, and abuse. And considers the legal and ethical issues involving death, human reproduction, medical treatment decision making, and medical research. The Affordable Care Act, HIPAA, HITECH, and other new statutory and regulatory changes of the past few years are thoroughly incorporated in all aspects of the legal discussion." - publisher's description
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By Matthews, J. L. Nolo. Thirteenth edition. 2020.
This book by Nolo helps readers find information on long-term medical care and financial planning. Long-Term Care helps readers understand the range of available choices helping them to explore options for home care, assisted living and nursing homes, maximizing Medicare, Medicaid and veterans' programs, and preventing elder fraud.
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By Myers, John E. B. West Academic Publishing. Third edition. 2022.
"Mental illness and intellectual disability (formerly called mental retardation) impact 20% of Americans, and have enormous personal, legal, and policy implications for patients, families, and society. This Nutshell introduces you to the broad range of criminal and civil issues in mental health law, including diagnosis of mental illness; expert testimony on mental health issues; civil commitment; competence to stand trial; the insanity defense; various competencies; ethical/legal issues facing mental health professionals, including informed consent, confidentiality, privilege, and malpractice; discrimination against persons with mental illness; financial and medical benefits for disabled persons." - publisher's description
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By Stone, Carrie. 1st ed. 2013.
Grasp the latest legal information for gay and lesbian couplesSame-sex relationships are treated differently under each state's laws, and nearly a quarter of the U.S. population lives in a state with some form of legal recognition for same-sex couples.Same Sex Legal Kit For Dummies is a practical, plain-English guide to the legal information and guidance lesbian and gay couples need—from making practical decisions about living together and obtaining domestic partner benefits, to making medical decisions, taking care of each other's finances when one partner is incapacitated, leaving property to each other, having and raising children, and much more.Discusses power of attorney, health directives, and real estate and personal property ownershipCovers considerations for bank accounts, investments, and estate planningThe book's accompanying...The EPUB format of this title may not be compatible for use on all handheld devices.
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By Hegland, Kenney F. West Academic Publishing. 1st ed. 2013.
A quick and easy guide to problems of aging and how the law and practical advice can make things better.
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» Health Care
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This is a featured Texas title Texas torts and remedies
Latest received: Automatic digital updates. M. Bender. 1987-.
This multivolume treatise discusses in detail the law around various torts and their legal remedies. Includes personal and professional liability, products liability, premises liability, insurance claims, commercial torts, etc.
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By Johnson, Sandra H. West Academic Publishing. Second edition. 2016.
"This book provides a concise analysis of areas in which the law has addressed issues in bioethics. Topics include assisted reproductive techniques and family-making, limitations on reproduction (including abortion, contraception and sterilization), the role of ethical and religious beliefs of health care professionals, the definition of death, end-of-life decision-making (including physician assisted death), genetics, research involving human subjects (including issues related to conflicts of interest), stem cell research, organ transplantation, and other emerging topics. The book provides an excellent introduction to the process of ethics decision-making as well as useful support for students." - publisher's description
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Latest received: Automatic updates. Little, Brown. c1993-.
Provides answers to questions concerning Medicaid, long-term care planning, healthcare issues, trusts, powers, and guardianship. Each portfolio in the series is written by an elder law expert. The series also includes a table of cases.
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By Hall, Mark A. West Academic. Fourth edition. 2020.
"Public policy responses to escalating medical costs and constrained access pose fundamental challenges to health care law. Profound medical advances also generate many ethical dilemmas. This authoritative discussion considers how law and ethics respond to these driving social, economic, and political forces of innovation, crisis and reform. Topics include health insurance reform, health care finance and delivery structures, treatment relationships, facility and insurance regulation, corporate and tax law, refusal of life support, organ donation, and reproductive technologies." - publisher's description
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By Furrow, Barry R. West Academic Publishing. Third edition. 2015.
"Expert authors present an up-to-date overview of health law as it affects the professionals, institutions, and entities that deliver and finance health care in the United States. Considers the law's response to quality and error through institutional and professional regulation, and malpractice litigation against professionals, hospitals, and managed care organizations. Surveys tax, corporate, and organizational issues. Explores the government's efforts to control costs and expand access through Medicare and Medicaid. Examines government attempts to police anticompetitive activities, fraud, and abuse. And considers the legal and ethical issues involving death, human reproduction, medical treatment decision making, and medical research. The Affordable Care Act, HIPAA, HITECH, and other new statutory and regulatory changes of the past few years are thoroughly incorporated in all aspects of the legal discussion." - publisher's description
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By Myers, John E. B. West Academic Publishing. Third edition. 2022.
"Mental illness and intellectual disability (formerly called mental retardation) impact 20% of Americans, and have enormous personal, legal, and policy implications for patients, families, and society. This Nutshell introduces you to the broad range of criminal and civil issues in mental health law, including diagnosis of mental illness; expert testimony on mental health issues; civil commitment; competence to stand trial; the insanity defense; various competencies; ethical/legal issues facing mental health professionals, including informed consent, confidentiality, privilege, and malpractice; discrimination against persons with mental illness; financial and medical benefits for disabled persons." - publisher's description
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» Medical Malpractice
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This is a featured Texas title Texas torts and remedies
Latest received: Automatic digital updates. M. Bender. 1987-.
This multivolume treatise discusses in detail the law around various torts and their legal remedies. Includes personal and professional liability, products liability, premises liability, insurance claims, commercial torts, etc.
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By Eades, Ronald W. LexisNexis. 6th ed. c2004.
This volume provides current instructions on the most recent medical issues. It covers more than 200 medical issues including standards of care, childbirth, patient consent, pre-existing conditions, and allergies. Legal concepts and issues are presented in sample instructions using understandable terms.
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By Boumil, Marcia Mobilia. West Academic Publishing. Fourth edition. 2017.
"Written by experts in the field, this Nutshell offers insight on establishing professional relationships and examines negligence-based claims, intentional torts, causation, damages, affirmative defenses, limitations, immunities, and liabilities. It also provides an overview of medical care liability issues affecting hospitals and managed care organizations." - publisher's description
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» Medical Records
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By Hall, Mark A. West Academic. Fourth edition. 2020.
"Public policy responses to escalating medical costs and constrained access pose fundamental challenges to health care law. Profound medical advances also generate many ethical dilemmas. This authoritative discussion considers how law and ethics respond to these driving social, economic, and political forces of innovation, crisis and reform. Topics include health insurance reform, health care finance and delivery structures, treatment relationships, facility and insurance regulation, corporate and tax law, refusal of life support, organ donation, and reproductive technologies." - publisher's description
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By Furrow, Barry R. West Academic Publishing. Third edition. 2015.
"Expert authors present an up-to-date overview of health law as it affects the professionals, institutions, and entities that deliver and finance health care in the United States. Considers the law's response to quality and error through institutional and professional regulation, and malpractice litigation against professionals, hospitals, and managed care organizations. Surveys tax, corporate, and organizational issues. Explores the government's efforts to control costs and expand access through Medicare and Medicaid. Examines government attempts to police anticompetitive activities, fraud, and abuse. And considers the legal and ethical issues involving death, human reproduction, medical treatment decision making, and medical research. The Affordable Care Act, HIPAA, HITECH, and other new statutory and regulatory changes of the past few years are thoroughly incorporated in all aspects of the legal discussion." - publisher's description
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By Eades, Ronald W. LexisNexis. 6th ed. c2004.
This volume provides current instructions on the most recent medical issues. It covers more than 200 medical issues including standards of care, childbirth, patient consent, pre-existing conditions, and allergies. Legal concepts and issues are presented in sample instructions using understandable terms.
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By Soma, John T. West Academic Publishing. 2nd edition. 2014.
"The Privacy Nutshell briefly reviews the historical roots of privacy, and then examines each of these U.S. privacy statutes and regulations. Virtually all governments and businesses face privacy considerations as technology continues to evolve. Legal issues related to privacy are exploding on the U.S. legal scene. The EU has a long history of a strong regulatory privacy regime. The U. S., however, follows a sectoral approach to privacy, whereby Congress responds to each privacy “crisis” with a new statute and set of regulations. This sectoral approach has resulted in a unique series of privacy rules for different areas of society. The Privacy Nutshell is an excellent introductory guide to the legal privacy world." -publisher's description
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» Medicare & Medicaid
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Latest received: Automatic updates. By Fleming, Robert B. Aspen Publishers. Fourth edition. [2017].
The Elder Law Answer Book offers a thorough guide to aspects of the law that affect senior citizens, including long-term care planning, powers of attorney, trusts, age discrimination, and more.
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By Frolik, Lawrence A. West Academic. Seventh edition. 2019.
This book provides a brief overview of elder law. Topics covered include ethical considerations, health care decision making, Medicaid, SSI, guardianship alternatives, pension plans, and elder abuse and neglect.
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Latest received: Automatic updates. Little, Brown. c1993-.
Provides answers to questions concerning Medicaid, long-term care planning, healthcare issues, trusts, powers, and guardianship. Each portfolio in the series is written by an elder law expert. The series also includes a table of cases.
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By Hall, Mark A. West Academic. Fourth edition. 2020.
"Public policy responses to escalating medical costs and constrained access pose fundamental challenges to health care law. Profound medical advances also generate many ethical dilemmas. This authoritative discussion considers how law and ethics respond to these driving social, economic, and political forces of innovation, crisis and reform. Topics include health insurance reform, health care finance and delivery structures, treatment relationships, facility and insurance regulation, corporate and tax law, refusal of life support, organ donation, and reproductive technologies." - publisher's description
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By Furrow, Barry R. West Academic Publishing. Third edition. 2015.
"Expert authors present an up-to-date overview of health law as it affects the professionals, institutions, and entities that deliver and finance health care in the United States. Considers the law's response to quality and error through institutional and professional regulation, and malpractice litigation against professionals, hospitals, and managed care organizations. Surveys tax, corporate, and organizational issues. Explores the government's efforts to control costs and expand access through Medicare and Medicaid. Examines government attempts to police anticompetitive activities, fraud, and abuse. And considers the legal and ethical issues involving death, human reproduction, medical treatment decision making, and medical research. The Affordable Care Act, HIPAA, HITECH, and other new statutory and regulatory changes of the past few years are thoroughly incorporated in all aspects of the legal discussion." - publisher's description
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By Matthews, J. L. Nolo. Thirteenth edition. 2020.
This book by Nolo helps readers find information on long-term medical care and financial planning. Long-Term Care helps readers understand the range of available choices helping them to explore options for home care, assisted living and nursing homes, maximizing Medicare, Medicaid and veterans' programs, and preventing elder fraud.
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By Hegland, Kenney F. West Academic Publishing. 1st ed. 2013.
A quick and easy guide to problems of aging and how the law and practical advice can make things better.
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Latest received: Automatic updates. By Pratt, David A. Wolters Kluwer Law and Business. Ninth edition. [2017?]-.
"The Social Security and Medicare Answer Book is designed to be a comprehensive and accessible resource for attorneys, accountants, estate planners, financial planners, insurance agents, and others who counsel either older Americans or their younger counterparts who are planning for future retirement." from the preface
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By Matthews, J. L. Nolo. Twenty-seventh edition. 2022.
Learn about Medicare coverage, including Part D prescription drug coverage, and understand medigap insurance and Medicare managed care and what makes the most sense for you. And if you are denied for any medical treatment or benefits, this book teaches you how to file an appeal with Medicare, Social Security, or your state's Medicaid agency. Also learn how to claim disability benefits, veterans benefits, and federal retirement benefits.
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» Mental Health
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This is a featured Texas title Representing the mentally ill offender : An evaluation of advocacy alternatives
By Texas. Texas Task Force on Indigent Defense. 2010.
This report provides study methods and conclusions from a two-year evaluation of the two most common ways through which attorneys advocate for mentally ill defendants in Texas.
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This is a featured Texas title Responding to the mentally ill : A guide for Texas peace officers
By Texas CIT Association. Texas CIT Association. Latest received: 2018 Update.
"This document is provided to help Texas peace officers in responding to individuals in serious mental health crises, to help officers understand and navigate the Texas Health and Safety Code, and to provide information and discussion on some of the most problematic issues experienced by officers across the state." -foreword
URL: https://www.texascit.org/docs/Texas-Peace-Officer-Guide-for-Responding-to-the-Mentally-Ill-May-2018.pdf
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This is a featured Texas title Texas criminal procedure & the offender with mental illness
By The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Texas (NAMI). The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Texas. Sixth edition. 2019.
This online educational guide for the public and practitioners, now in its new sixth edition, provides an analysis of the laws regarding offenders with mental illness, including a discussion of appropriate treatment, competency to stand trial, the insanity defense, and post-conviction issues.
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This is a featured Texas title Texas mental health and intellectual and developmental disabilities law bench book
By The Judicial Commission on Mental Health. The Judicial Commission on Mental Health. Third edition, 2021-2022. 2021.
"This Bench Book provides immediate information to help address mental health and IDD (intellectual and developmental disabilities) issues as they arise in your courtroom and community." - from the introduction
Read online [PDF]: http://texasjcmh.gov/media/lbrdg1tk/jcmh-adult-bench-book-3rd-edition.pdf
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By Klein, George C. 2012.
This book is about the intersection of mental health institutions and the criminal justice system. It explains how the meshing of institutional imperatives, professional ideologies, budgetary considerations, and time constraints create the “politics of mental health.”
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By Myers, John E. B. West Academic Publishing. Third edition. 2022.
"Mental illness and intellectual disability (formerly called mental retardation) impact 20% of Americans, and have enormous personal, legal, and policy implications for patients, families, and society. This Nutshell introduces you to the broad range of criminal and civil issues in mental health law, including diagnosis of mental illness; expert testimony on mental health issues; civil commitment; competence to stand trial; the insanity defense; various competencies; ethical/legal issues facing mental health professionals, including informed consent, confidentiality, privilege, and malpractice; discrimination against persons with mental illness; financial and medical benefits for disabled persons." - publisher's description
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» Public Health
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By Johnson, Sandra H. West Academic Publishing. Second edition. 2016.
"This book provides a concise analysis of areas in which the law has addressed issues in bioethics. Topics include assisted reproductive techniques and family-making, limitations on reproduction (including abortion, contraception and sterilization), the role of ethical and religious beliefs of health care professionals, the definition of death, end-of-life decision-making (including physician assisted death), genetics, research involving human subjects (including issues related to conflicts of interest), stem cell research, organ transplantation, and other emerging topics. The book provides an excellent introduction to the process of ethics decision-making as well as useful support for students." - publisher's description
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By Hodge, James G. West Academic Publishing. Fourth edition. 2021, c2022.
This book provides an assessment of the critical role of law in American society to protect the community’s health discussing topics such as legal authority, preventing and treating diseases, social distancing measures and emergency preparedness.
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» CLEs
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State Bar of Texas, Professional Development. 2017.
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State Bar of Texas, Professional Development. 2018.
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State Bar of Texas, Professional Development. 2019.
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State Bar of Texas, Professional Development. 2021.
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State Bar of Texas. 2021.
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» All Titles
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This is a featured Texas title Representing the mentally ill offender : An evaluation of advocacy alternatives
By Texas. Texas Task Force on Indigent Defense. 2010.
This report provides study methods and conclusions from a two-year evaluation of the two most common ways through which attorneys advocate for mentally ill defendants in Texas.
URL: https://ppri.tamu.edu/files/Representing_the_Mentally_Ill_Offender.pdf
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This is a featured Texas title Responding to the mentally ill : A guide for Texas peace officers
By Texas CIT Association. Texas CIT Association. Latest received: 2018 Update.
"This document is provided to help Texas peace officers in responding to individuals in serious mental health crises, to help officers understand and navigate the Texas Health and Safety Code, and to provide information and discussion on some of the most problematic issues experienced by officers across the state." -foreword
URL: https://www.texascit.org/docs/Texas-Peace-Officer-Guide-for-Responding-to-the-Mentally-Ill-May-2018.pdf
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This is a featured Texas title Texas criminal procedure & the offender with mental illness
By The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Texas (NAMI). The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Texas. Sixth edition. 2019.
This online educational guide for the public and practitioners, now in its new sixth edition, provides an analysis of the laws regarding offenders with mental illness, including a discussion of appropriate treatment, competency to stand trial, the insanity defense, and post-conviction issues.
Read online: https://namitexas.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2019/10/Shannon-6th-Edition-Oct-2019-for-NAMI-Texas-website.pdf
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This is a featured Texas title Texas mental health and intellectual and developmental disabilities law bench book
By The Judicial Commission on Mental Health. The Judicial Commission on Mental Health. Third edition, 2021-2022. 2021.
"This Bench Book provides immediate information to help address mental health and IDD (intellectual and developmental disabilities) issues as they arise in your courtroom and community." - from the introduction
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Latest received: Automatic digital updates. M. Bender. 1987-.
This multivolume treatise discusses in detail the law around various torts and their legal remedies. Includes personal and professional liability, products liability, premises liability, insurance claims, commercial torts, etc.
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By Hegland, Kenney F. West Academic Publishing. 1st ed. 2013.
A quick and easy guide to problems of aging and how the law and practical advice can make things better.
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State Bar of Texas, Professional Development. 2017.
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State Bar of Texas, Professional Development. 2018.
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State Bar of Texas, Professional Development. 2019.
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State Bar of Texas, Professional Development. 2021.
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By Johnson, Sandra H. West Academic Publishing. Second edition. 2016.
"This book provides a concise analysis of areas in which the law has addressed issues in bioethics. Topics include assisted reproductive techniques and family-making, limitations on reproduction (including abortion, contraception and sterilization), the role of ethical and religious beliefs of health care professionals, the definition of death, end-of-life decision-making (including physician assisted death), genetics, research involving human subjects (including issues related to conflicts of interest), stem cell research, organ transplantation, and other emerging topics. The book provides an excellent introduction to the process of ethics decision-making as well as useful support for students." - publisher's description
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Latest received: Automatic updates. By Fleming, Robert B. Aspen Publishers. Fourth edition. [2017].
The Elder Law Answer Book offers a thorough guide to aspects of the law that affect senior citizens, including long-term care planning, powers of attorney, trusts, age discrimination, and more.
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Latest received: Automatic updates. By Margolis, Harry S. Aspen Law & Business. [2012?]-.
This practice manual contains more than 100 forms and documents. Each form includes commentary explaining when and how each form should be used. The manual is organized into five parts: managing the elder law practice; estate and long-term care planning; powers of attorney, medical directives and wills; trusts; and miscellaneous topics.
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By Frolik, Lawrence A. West Academic. Seventh edition. 2019.
This book provides a brief overview of elder law. Topics covered include ethical considerations, health care decision making, Medicaid, SSI, guardianship alternatives, pension plans, and elder abuse and neglect.
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By Shenkman, Martin M. Springer Publishing Company. 2009.
This is the first comprehensive estate-planning guide for those living with a chronic disease or disability. This book is targeted at those planning for the disbursement of their estates, no matter their size.Estate-planning is crucial for those living with a chronic disease or disability: individuals must express their preferences whether to receive long-term care at home rather than in a nursing home in the event that they become more disabled, and it is more important for one who has a chronic illness to name a power of attorney. Estate Planning for People with a Chronic Condition or Disability covers all of those topics plus: How to write your will How to determine how much life insurance your family needs How to figure out whether you need a living trust Learn about powers of attorney When to work with a lawyer, if you need toThe book also includes downloadable sample forms for: Power of Attorney Living Will...
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State Bar of Texas. 2021.
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By Hall, Mark A. West Academic. Fourth edition. 2020.
"Public policy responses to escalating medical costs and constrained access pose fundamental challenges to health care law. Profound medical advances also generate many ethical dilemmas. This authoritative discussion considers how law and ethics respond to these driving social, economic, and political forces of innovation, crisis and reform. Topics include health insurance reform, health care finance and delivery structures, treatment relationships, facility and insurance regulation, corporate and tax law, refusal of life support, organ donation, and reproductive technologies." - publisher's description
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By Furrow, Barry R. West Academic Publishing. Third edition. 2015.
"Expert authors present an up-to-date overview of health law as it affects the professionals, institutions, and entities that deliver and finance health care in the United States. Considers the law's response to quality and error through institutional and professional regulation, and malpractice litigation against professionals, hospitals, and managed care organizations. Surveys tax, corporate, and organizational issues. Explores the government's efforts to control costs and expand access through Medicare and Medicaid. Examines government attempts to police anticompetitive activities, fraud, and abuse. And considers the legal and ethical issues involving death, human reproduction, medical treatment decision making, and medical research. The Affordable Care Act, HIPAA, HITECH, and other new statutory and regulatory changes of the past few years are thoroughly incorporated in all aspects of the legal discussion." - publisher's description
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By Eades, Ronald W. LexisNexis. 6th ed. c2004.
This volume provides current instructions on the most recent medical issues. It covers more than 200 medical issues including standards of care, childbirth, patient consent, pre-existing conditions, and allergies. Legal concepts and issues are presented in sample instructions using understandable terms.
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By Klein, George C. 2012.
This book is about the intersection of mental health institutions and the criminal justice system. It explains how the meshing of institutional imperatives, professional ideologies, budgetary considerations, and time constraints create the “politics of mental health.”
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By Matthews, J. L. Nolo. Thirteenth edition. 2020.
This book by Nolo helps readers find information on long-term medical care and financial planning. Long-Term Care helps readers understand the range of available choices helping them to explore options for home care, assisted living and nursing homes, maximizing Medicare, Medicaid and veterans' programs, and preventing elder fraud.
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By Boumil, Marcia Mobilia. West Academic Publishing. Fourth edition. 2017.
"Written by experts in the field, this Nutshell offers insight on establishing professional relationships and examines negligence-based claims, intentional torts, causation, damages, affirmative defenses, limitations, immunities, and liabilities. It also provides an overview of medical care liability issues affecting hospitals and managed care organizations." - publisher's description
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By Myers, John E. B. West Academic Publishing. Third edition. 2022.
"Mental illness and intellectual disability (formerly called mental retardation) impact 20% of Americans, and have enormous personal, legal, and policy implications for patients, families, and society. This Nutshell introduces you to the broad range of criminal and civil issues in mental health law, including diagnosis of mental illness; expert testimony on mental health issues; civil commitment; competence to stand trial; the insanity defense; various competencies; ethical/legal issues facing mental health professionals, including informed consent, confidentiality, privilege, and malpractice; discrimination against persons with mental illness; financial and medical benefits for disabled persons." - publisher's description
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By Soma, John T. West Academic Publishing. 2nd edition. 2014.
"The Privacy Nutshell briefly reviews the historical roots of privacy, and then examines each of these U.S. privacy statutes and regulations. Virtually all governments and businesses face privacy considerations as technology continues to evolve. Legal issues related to privacy are exploding on the U.S. legal scene. The EU has a long history of a strong regulatory privacy regime. The U. S., however, follows a sectoral approach to privacy, whereby Congress responds to each privacy “crisis” with a new statute and set of regulations. This sectoral approach has resulted in a unique series of privacy rules for different areas of society. The Privacy Nutshell is an excellent introductory guide to the legal privacy world." -publisher's description
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By Hodge, James G. West Academic Publishing. Fourth edition. 2021, c2022.
This book provides an assessment of the critical role of law in American society to protect the community’s health discussing topics such as legal authority, preventing and treating diseases, social distancing measures and emergency preparedness.
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By Stone, Carrie. 1st ed. 2013.
Grasp the latest legal information for gay and lesbian couplesSame-sex relationships are treated differently under each state's laws, and nearly a quarter of the U.S. population lives in a state with some form of legal recognition for same-sex couples.Same Sex Legal Kit For Dummies is a practical, plain-English guide to the legal information and guidance lesbian and gay couples need—from making practical decisions about living together and obtaining domestic partner benefits, to making medical decisions, taking care of each other's finances when one partner is incapacitated, leaving property to each other, having and raising children, and much more.Discusses power of attorney, health directives, and real estate and personal property ownershipCovers considerations for bank accounts, investments, and estate planningThe book's accompanying...The EPUB format of this title may not be compatible for use on all handheld devices.
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Latest received: Automatic updates. By Pratt, David A. Wolters Kluwer Law and Business. Ninth edition. [2017?]-.
"The Social Security and Medicare Answer Book is designed to be a comprehensive and accessible resource for attorneys, accountants, estate planners, financial planners, insurance agents, and others who counsel either older Americans or their younger counterparts who are planning for future retirement." from the preface
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By Matthews, J. L. Nolo. Twenty-seventh edition. 2022.
Learn about Medicare coverage, including Part D prescription drug coverage, and understand medigap insurance and Medicare managed care and what makes the most sense for you. And if you are denied for any medical treatment or benefits, this book teaches you how to file an appeal with Medicare, Social Security, or your state's Medicaid agency. Also learn how to claim disability benefits, veterans benefits, and federal retirement benefits.
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Latest received: Automatic updates. Little, Brown. c1993-.
Provides answers to questions concerning Medicaid, long-term care planning, healthcare issues, trusts, powers, and guardianship. Each portfolio in the series is written by an elder law expert. The series also includes a table of cases.
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