Hospital Law

Name: Hospital Law
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ISBN: 9781025721309

John a Lapp, Dorothy Ketcham

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

Constitutional & administrative law; Mental health law; Health systems & services

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""Hospital Law"" by John A. Lapp and Dorothy Ketcham provides an exhaustive analysis of the legal landscape surrounding medical institutions and healthcare delivery. This seminal work addresses the intricate web of statutes, judicial decisions, and administrative regulations that define the operation of hospitals. By examining the legal status of both public and private institutions, the authors offer a thorough exploration of the rights and responsibilities inherent in the management of health services.

The book systematically covers topics such as the liability of hospitals for the acts of employees, the legal aspects of nursing, the regulation of medical practice, and the requirements for maintaining patient records. It also discusses the unique legal position of charitable hospitals and the evolving nature of public health law. As a significant contribution to the field of medical jurisprudence, ""Hospital Law"" provides essential context for understanding the development of healthcare standards and the protection of patient rights. This volume is an indispensable resource for legal professionals, medical historians, and those interested in the historical foundations of health policy and administration.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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By: John a Lapp, Dorothy Ketcham
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 33mm
Weight: 1.007kg
ISBN: 9781025721309
ISBN 10: 1025721306
Pages: 596
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active