title: Medicolegal aspects of respiratory care and leadership responsibilities.
abstract: This article introduces clinicians and managers to general legal principles. The purpose of the article is to present an overview of health care law to those involved in the clinical practice and management of respiratory care.
authors.affiliation: Duke University Medical Center, 400 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27710, USA. Michael.gentile@duke.edu
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gentile
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D008318:Malpractice; D012138:Respiratory Therapy / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D012139:Respiratory Therapy Department, Hospital / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014481:United States