Legal Issues in 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.

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.

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