Written and edited by more than 70 experienced practitioners, the Legal Manual for New York Physicians, Sixth Edition, is a must-have for physicians, attorneys representing physicians and anyone involved in the medical field.

Co-published by the New York State Bar Association and the Medical Society of the State of New York, this reference book provides readers with a fundamental understanding of the legal and regulatory requirements that affect the practice of medicine. This information is provided in an easy-to-use question-and-answer format and comes complete with a detailed table of contents, in-depth index and appendix of commonly used forms.

This two-volume sixth edition brings this best-selling reference completely up to date. The comprehensive reference covers 56 topics, including the Formation of a Practice; Contagious Diseases; Life-Sustaining Treatment Decisions; Medical Treatment of Minors; Medical Records and Billing and Reimbursement Issues including coverage of Emergency Services, Electronic Records and Signatures, Including E-Prescription Requirements and Exceptions, Malpractice and Telehealth Considerations. For a complete list of topics, see the table of contents.