Title
- Oceana’s Legal Almanac Series. Law For The Layperson, 1075-7376
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by Margaret C. JasperPublication Details
BookOceana Publications2002Availability
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Information on how to research the background and credentials of prospective health care providers, including physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care providers Individual’s right to privacy of their medical information, including the special circumstances under which that right may be limited Individual’s rights under health insurance plans, including procedures for resolving billing disputes, and appealing adverse coverage decisions Access to government provided health care coverage for children and low income families Senior citizen’s right to health care coverage under Medicare Terminated employee’s right to continue coverage under a group health insurance plan pursuant to the provisions of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) of 1986 The Legal Almanac series serves to educate the general public on a variety of legal issues pertinent to everyday life and to keep readers informed of their rights and remedies under the law. (automatically summarized from Amazon.com)Subject
- Medical laws and legislation — United States — Popular works
- Medical care — United States — Decision making — Popular works
- Patients — Legal status, laws, etc. — United States — Popular works
- Insurance, Health — United States — Popular works
- Medical records — Law and legislation — United States — Popular works
- Health facilities — Law and legislation — United States — Popular works
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Contents
- Checking the credentials of your health care providers
- The patient’s right to participate in health care decisions
- Hospitals and nursing homes
- Medical records: access and privacy issues
- Private health insurance
- The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
- Government-administered health insurance programs
- Rights related to HIV/AIDS testing and disclosure
- Appendices
ISBN
- 0379113716
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