title: Ethical and malpractice issues in hospital practice.
abstract: Ethical and malpractice issues arising in hospital practice are reviewed. Topics include (a) preparation and authorization to carry out clinical responsibilities, (b) personnel procedures, (c) financial and political forces influencing hospital policies, (d) billing procedures, (e) clinical procedures for responding to patients' needs, (f) confidentiality, (g) discrimination, (h) internship and training issues, (i) sexual abuse of patients, and (j) staff conflicts influencing patient care.
authors.forename: K S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Pope
mesh_terms: D004992:Ethics, Medical; D006760:Hospitalization / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D011586:Psychology, Clinical / Q000639:trends*; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014481:United States