MEDICAL PROFESSIONS OF PUBLIC TRUST

Contemporary challenges in the healthcare system require in-depth knowledge and understanding of the roles of various medical professions. The book "Medical Professions of Public Trust" is a valuable source of information for anyone interested in public health, medical law, and professional ethics in medicine. It analyzes changes occurring in the Polish healthcare system, focusing on expanding the competencies and professional autonomy of medical professionals.

• Analysis of changes in the healthcare system.
• Expansion of competencies of medical professions.
• Criminal, civil, and professional responsibility.
• The role of self-government in maintaining professional identity.
• Model of patient-centered care.
• Decisions and responsibility for professional actions.

This book discusses the phenomenon of replacing professional activities that were previously exclusively assigned to doctors with other medical professions. Nurses and midwives are granted the right to prescribe medications and write prescriptions, physiotherapists conduct functional diagnoses, and pharmacists provide pharmaceutical care. These changes involve personal decision-making and taking responsibility for one's actions. The authors analyze criminal, civil, and professional liability, emphasizing the importance of professional self-government in maintaining professional identity in the face of these changes.

CeDeWu Publishing House, known for its scientific and specialized publications, offers readers a valuable study that combines theory and practice. The book "Medical Professions of Public Trust" is not only a legal and ethical analysis but also a practical guide to the contemporary challenges facing medical professions. This publication is highly recommended for students, practitioners, and anyone interested in healthcare issues in Poland.

"Medical Professions of Public Trust" is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the dynamically changing landscape of Polish healthcare. The publication allows for understanding key aspects related to the transformation of the healthcare system and the challenges facing healthcare workers. This book is an essential source of knowledge for people who want to understand and actively participate in shaping the future of healthcare in Poland.

Publication details:

Pages: 292

Format: 233x172 mm

Year of publication: 2023

Publisher: CeDeWu