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PCI PUBLISHING RELEASES NEW BOOK
LEGAL & LIABILITY ISSUES OF A MEDICAL SPA

March 26, 2004 - - PCI Publishing has done it again! In response to the industry's need for guidance in developing the new hybrid of "Medical Spas" the timely release of their new book entitled, "Legal & Liability Issues of a Medical Spa" is now available.

Legal & Liability Issues of a Medical Spa from Susanne S. WarfieldSusanne S. Warfield, the leader in medical esthetics teamed up with writer Paula Cohen to bring you the answers to the questions you NEED TO KNOW.

The book is based upon Warfield's vast knowledge of the medical esthetic field and is a culmination of her life's work of defining the legal and liability issues concerning estheticians in medical practices and working in medical spas. 

The book is divided into Federal and State laws and liability issues; including scope of practice; licensing of the facility; and legal doctrines of responsibility. Cohen incorporates her extensive research with Warfield's straight from hip-presentation of the numerous issues that need to be addressed before opening your medical spa.

Legal & Liability Issues of a Medical Spa published by PCI Publishing division of Paramedical Consultants, Inc. 
Retail: $99.95 
ISBN 0-9725410-7-1

Order Online or use our printable Order Form 

Laser Safety for the Salon, Spa & Small Medical Clinic

By Judi Nicholson RN BS & Susanne S. Warfield

If you are considering a laser, or already have one in your salon, spa or small medical clinic, this book will update you on the latest lasers and how they would fit into your environment. The licensing and regulatory requirements, including following of the ANSI Standards for laser safety, which are included under the OSHA General Duty Clause are reviewed.

This book is crucial for businesses and employers who are incorporating laser procedures into their facility.

Available as downloadable EBOOK. Order online or order by mail-order form.

Guide to Building a Medical Esthetic Practice

By Susanne S. Warfield

This complete guide will take the physician, esthetician, accountant and health attorney through the necessary steps of designing a business plan for incorporating skin care services into a medical practice. The legal and liability chapters will identify the areas that need to be researched on a Federal and State basis. Warfield also helps the physician determine physical plant requirements, how to hire an esthetician and what to negotiate in an employment agreement. Service and product proforma assumptions are also provided with a sample financial plan.

This book is must read by the physician/esthetician incorporating skin care services within a medical facility.

Available as downloadable EBOOK. Order online or order by mail-order form.

Also available (downloadable) by individual chapter

Esthetician's Guide to Working with Physicians

By Susanne S. Warfield

If you're a professional esthetician hoping to expand your business within the medical community, you need this book. Warfield takes you step-by-step by examining your career options, putting together a resume for the medical profession, how to get an interview, what to negotiate in an employment agreement and much more.

This book is a essential for the esthetician looking to work in the medical field.

Available as downloadable EBOOK. Order online or order by mail-order form.

OSHA Manual on Bloodborne Pathogens
Published by Paramedical Consultants, Inc.

This book is required for every employer and skin care professional to be compliant with the Bloodborne Pathogen Act. This comprehensive book is tailored for the skin care specialist and gives specific examples and guidelines that are pertinent to the skin care industry and what OSHA will be looking for in the case of an inspection.

OSHA supersedes All State Boards of Cosmetology -- so if you think you are following all the regulations, you had better read this book.

Available as downloadable EBOOK. Order online or order by mail-order form.

Physician's Guide to In-Office Dispensing
By Inga Ellzey & Susanne S. Warfield

For the physician who is setting up in-office dispensing of products from their practice, this book is indispensable. The authors take you through the steps of deciding what products to dispense, selection of a product and the how-to of setting up the business of selling products from your practice. Manual and computerized inventory control systems are discussed and a sample inventory form is given. Gearing up with staff and space requirements as well as internal marketing, patient education tips, make this book the most comprehensive overview of the business of dispensing available to the physician.

Available as downloadable EBOOK. Order online or order by mail-order form.

PCI Journalª The Medical Journal for Skin Care Professionals© 

Official Journal of the Society of Dermatology SkinCare Specialists
Published by Paramedical Consultants, Inc.

The PCI Journal reviews over 80 Medical Journals and abstracts the full-length articles that would be of educational value to a Skin Care Professional. Reprint information is available at the end of the abstract if the reader would like to order the full article. Whether you work in a salon, spa or medical practice, the PCI Journal will keep you informed on the latest medical literature from dermatology, plastic surgery, alternative & complementary therapy and cosmetic chemistry.

The journal also covers current licensing issues, salary survey of estheticians working in a medical practices, management and marketing columns for the medical skin care practice.

The PCI Journal Subscription will provide the reader with the latest technological, scientific and economic developments in the medical field.

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Information about discounts for students and members of certain professional organizations.

PCI Yearbooks

Published by Paramedical Consultants, Inc.

At the conclusion of each publishing year, the abstract section of each issue is re-indexed by subject matter for easy reference. The subject index includes acne, aging, business, chemical peels, clinical trials, complementary therapies, cosmetic ingredients, cosmetic surgery, lasers, dermatoses, just to mention a few.

The PCI Yearbooks provide a handy reference for the skin care professional who wants a quick review of a subject, writing an article or referencing a condition for a client. They are a must have for each publishing year to augment your subscription issue.

Available as downloadable EBOOK.

More information about PCI Yearbooks

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