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Sex and the Law
A Guide for Health and Community Workers in New South Wales
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Sex and the Law is primarily intended as a guide for health and community workers in New South Wales, but is written in a clear and concise way that makes it useful and accessible to the general public. The book deals with issues about sex in a legal context, and addresses such subjects as the age of consent, surrogacy and egg donation, sexually transmitted diseases, the rights of intellectually impaired people, issues of doctor-patient confidentiality and cultural practices that may be against the law. The book makes wide use of case studies to highlight particular aspects of the law FPA Health provides medical services and research, training of doctors and health workers and education programs to promote sexual and reproductive health and awareness of issues concerning sex to the people of New South Wales. It is an independent, not-for-profit body and was previously known as Family Planning Australia.


Contents:

Chapter 1 Medical treatment and the law; The rights of clients and consumers; Complaints and legal action; The duty of care; The law of negligence; The law of assault; Chapter 2 Consent to medical treatment; Valid consent; Capacity to give consent; Chapter 3 Sexuality; Contraception; Pregnancy; Childbirth; Parenting; Chapter 4 Sexual health issues; Sexually transmissible infections; Confidentiality and privacy; Chapter 5 Sexual offences; Criminal law; Discrimination and harrassment; Appendix: The legal system in NSW; Glossary; References; Contacts.


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ISBN-13: 9780947205959
Publisher: Redfern Legal Centre Publishing
Publication date: November, 2006
Pages: 160
Weight: 333g
Availability: Available
Subcategories: General Practice

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