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Legal Aspects of Occupational Therapy

Legal Aspects of Occupational Therapy

by Bridgit C . Dimond (Author)

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    Paperback 1996

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Synopsis

This practical text covers the legal aspects which arise in occupational therapy. Written for those who have no legal knowledge, the book clearly sets out the basic principles of law which apply to practical situations. Chapters on all the main client groups, including children, the elderly, physically and mentally handicapped, provide the relevant specialist law. Health and Safety laws are explained, and the text is supported by an extensive glossary of legal

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 400
 Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell
Published: 13 Dec 1996
ISBN 10: 0632040742
ISBN 13: 9780632040742

Media Reviews
With the increasing threat of litigation in today's health services, occupational therapists need to have an understanding and awareness of the legal context within which they practise. This book is therefore an essential text for individuals or departments. A great deal of the law is relevant to all health and social care professionals and therefore may be of use to those other than occupational therapists.

Journal of Advanced Nursing

The profession has been waiting for a book that addressed the important issue of law and practice. This book clearly fulfils the need and should be an essential purchase and point of reference for all occupational therapists and students.

British Journal of Occupational Therapy


With the increasing threat of litigation in today's health services, occupational therapists need to have an understanding and awareness of the legal context within which they practise. This book is therefore an essential text for individuals or departments. A great deal of the law is relevant to all health and social care professionals and therefore may be of use to those other than occupational therapists.

Journal of Advanced Nursing

The profession has been waiting for a book that addressed the important issue of law and practice. This book clearly fulfils the need and should be an essential purchase and point of reference for all occupational therapists and students.

British Journal of Occupational Therapy

Author Bio

Bridgit C. Dimond MA LLB DSA AHSM is a Barrister-at-Law and Emeritus Professor at the University of Glamorgan. She has also acted as Consultant and Teacher at the College of Occupational Therapists and is author of the highly successful Mental Health Law for Nurses.