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Legal issues in sports medicine
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- Book Synopsis
- Healthcare providers in any setting face potential liability risks and legal challenges every day. All healthcare providers face issues such as developing strategies to mitigate those risks and creating proactive policies to reduce liability and provide better care for patients. This text presents an overview of legal issues, principles, and case law specific to athletic training and sports medicine.Legal Issues in Sports Medicine provides an overview of legal issues and concepts for those entering or practicing in a sports medicine setting. The text addresses topics including risk management, assumption of risk, discrimination, and what to expect in the event of a lawsuit. Legal Issues in Sports Medicine is written for healthcare providers and students. The authors have extensive experience in the clinical practice of athletic training, administration, and teaching on both national and international stages. This author's text comes from the perspective of years spent in the clinic and classroom and significant time in courtrooms. This book is a starting point for students of legal issues in athletic healthcare and provides a solid foundation for practice.
- About The Author
- Greg Gardner is a Clinical Professor of Athletic Training at the University of Tulsa, USA. Dr. Gardner has served as a consultant to numerous athletic training education programs in the U.S. as well as internationally in Jordan and Ireland. He currently serves as a member of the accreditation committee for ARTI (Athletic Rehabilitators and Therapists of Ireland). Gardner was inducted into the Mid America Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame in 2013, the Oklahoma Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame in 2014, and the National Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame in 2020. In June of 2020 he Received the Sayers J. Bud Miller Outstanding Educator Award from the National Athletic Trainers Association.Dr. Jeff G. Konin is a founder and partner in The Rehberg Konin Group which specializes in sports medicine expert services and risk management. He is a Clinical Professor and the Director of the Doctor of Athletic Training program at Florida International University in Miami, Florida. Dr. Konin is the co-editor of the book titled "Becoming an Expert Witness in Health Care and Litigation" and is a member of the NATA Hall of Fame while holding Fellow status in the NATA, ACSM, and NAP organizations.Dr. Nicole A. Wilkins is a leader and accomplished athletic training educator with nearly 20 years of clinical experience. She currently serves as the Director of Clinical Education and Director of the Henneke Center for Academic Fulfillment at The University of Tulsa, USA. With expertise in equity-minded education and leadership, faculty development, and interprofessional collaboration, she has contributed extensively to advancing athletic training practices through her research and mentorship. A dedicated scholar and mentor, Dr. Wilkins is committed to advancing athletic training education and shaping the future of the profession through innovative research and student-centered approaches.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781638220633
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Routledge, (27 May 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 168
- Weight
- 220 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 234 mm
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