Announcing an important new publication
Preventing Sexual Abuse of Patients: A Legal Guide for Health Care
Professionals
By Marilou McPhedran & Wendy Sutton
(LexisNexis, 2004)
This practical text provides regulated health care professionals with
the legal background and educational support they need to better
understand, deal with and prevent incidents and claims of sexual abuse
in the health care environment.
Sexual abuse is not a theoretical construct - it is an all too common
reality. In order to clearly illustrate the legal and pragmatic aspects
of the subject, the authors provide numerous real life case studies to
more clearly demonstrate when behaviour crosses the lines of propriety,
how the courts have interpreted and applied the law, and how situations
could be avoided. And, although legal concepts are comprehensively
covered, the authors take special care to ensure that the material is
presented in a format and manner that is entirely appropriate for - and
accessible to - health professionals without a background in law.

Written in straightforward, non-legalistic language, it helps health
professionals:
. understand the specific legislation that governs sexual abuse and the
impact of the Regulated Health Professions Act
. navigate the procedural framework for dealing with complaints and
other proceedings
. comply with the applicable ethical and legal standards of behaviour
and professional conduct
. learn how to recognize warning signs and apply universal precautions
. identify and implement strategies for preventing sexual abuse
. develop effective educational initiatives and policies

Straightforward answers to important questions and concerns preventing
sexual abuse of patients
"A Legal Guide for Health Care Professionals" provides the answers a
health professional needs in order to recognize and avoid potential
problems, and offer appropriate support to colleagues and patients.
For example:
. What constitutes sexual abuse?
. What happens to a health professional after allegations of sexual
abuse?
. What are the civil and criminal consequences?
. What reporting requirements are placed on health care providers?

Build practical strategies for preventing workplace misconduct
"A Legal Guide for Health Care Professionals" also offers health
professionals insight into the problem of sexual harassment and abuse in
the health care workplace.
It delivers thoughtful guidance on:
. why workplace policies are necessary - and how employers may
inadvertently enable sexual harassment
. employers' legal liability under human rights and employment
legislation and at common law
. how to develop successful workplace policies and procedures
. the three fundamental principles of effective workplace policies
. the role of education in the prevention process With Actual Case
Studies Illustrating Issues and Solutions!

To order, contact:
1-800-668-6481 or www.lexisnexis.ca
Softcover . ISBN: 0 433 44194-1


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