*PRE-ORDER, APPROX 4-6 BUSINESS DAYS* Dental Law in Canada 4th Edition by Michael Hadskis 9780433538806 [ZZ]

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Now in its fourth edition, Dental Law in Canada by Michael Hadskis, Leah Hutt and Mary McNally is a comprehensive collection that has established itself as Canada’s authoritative resource on dental law. This book examines the fundamentals of dental law in Canada and explores the most critical issues facing dental health professionals today.

Chapters written by leading Canadian lawyers and legal and oral health scholars review the fundamentals of Canada’s legal and health care systems and address a range of legal topics relevant to dental professionals, including business and employment law, human rights, professional regulation, consent to treatment, malpractice, privacy and confidentiality, drug regulation, and regulation of research.

Vital to any oral health professional, Dental Law in Canada, 4th Edition is also a valuable resource for academics, lawyers, dental regulators, and other health professionals.

What’s New In This Edition

• A brand-new chapter exploring inequity, dentistry and the law
• Revised content on health systems that offers valuable insight into the Canada Health Act, the contested scope of “medically necessary” services, and the evolving policy conversations about whether and how dental care should be integrated into broader health coverage
• Updated case law and legislation since the previous edition published 7 years ago
• Thought-provoking discussion questions at the end of each chapter

Who Should Read This Book

• Dentists and dental professionals who must navigate the world of dental law, including understanding the potential liabilities and how to address the legal issues that might arise
• Other health professionals who can apply the content of this text to other health and medical contexts
• Lawyers advising dentists and/or dental professionals as it offers an insightful summary of legal dental issues and is a practical guide and point of reference
• Dental students who must learn about the legal issues that dentists face