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Legal and Ethical Concerns for the Lactation Consultant

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Basic legal principles and liability regarding the creation, duration, and termination of the professional-patient/client relationship.

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Price: $30.00 USD

This course covers basic legal principles regarding the creation, duration, and termination of the professional-patient/client relationship, general and informed consent, legal actions most likely to be brought against LC's including battery, professional negligence, breach of warranty, and unauthorized practice of medicine. Also included is a discussion of professional liability insurance.

The Instructor is Liz Brooks, J.D., IBCLC, and FILCA.

This Course Awards:
  • 1.75 E-CERPs
  • 1.75 Nursing Contact Hours
  • 1.75 CMEs
Price: $30.00

This course expires on 09/02/2023 and will be revised and re-launched by 09/03/2023.
Primary Topics Covered
Clinical Skills
All Topics Covered
Clinical Skills
Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology