Dr. Christine Malone's Publications

Medical  Law, Ethics, and Professional Responsibility in Practice is a  comprehensive exploration of the intricate relationship between legal  frameworks, ethical principles, and the realities of modern healthcare  delivery. This textbook begins with an examination of the historical  evolution of medical law and ethics, setting the stage for an in-depth  analysis of the legal structures that govern healthcare, including  regulatory bodies, licensing, and public health policies. It delves into  critical topics such as patient autonomy, informed consent,  confidentiality, and the complexities of medical malpractice, while also  addressing challenging issues in end-of-life care, reproductive rights,  and medical research ethics. By integrating theoretical discussions  with practical case studies and emerging trends like telemedicine and  artificial intelligence, the text equips healthcare professionals and  legal practitioners with the knowledge to navigate the multifaceted  ethical dilemmas and legal responsibilities that define contemporary  medical practice. 

Trauma, tragedy, and loss are experiences that  can be profoundly challenging and life-altering.  They can shake us to  our core, leaving us struggling to make sense of  our world and find a  way forward. Yet, in the face of unimaginable  adversity, many people  have found a way to survive and thrive. 

In  this book, Dr. Christine Malone explores the complex nature of trauma  and its aftermath, drawing on  personal stories to shed light on the  human capacity for resilience and  recovery. By examining the themes of  trauma, tragedy, and loss, this  book offers insights and inspiration  for anyone who has faced or is  facing adversity.

Teaching and Learning Experience: 

Provides extensive coverage of the administrative medical assisting profession 

Meets the highest standards outlined by CAAHEP and ABHES, and provides all of the tools needed for student success 

Loaded with critical thinking exercises, real-world scenarios, and learning tools throughout 

Administrative Medical Assisting includes extensive coverage of  the administrative medical assisting profession including the history of  the profession, the responsibilities of the administrative medical  assistant, responding to emergencies in the medical office, medical  practice finances and management of the medical office team, and career  strategies for the medical assistant.

Written by an author with over 20 years of medical office management  experience, addresses all of the intricacies of managing the medical  office. Focusing on both issues and skills, it includes chapters devoted  to regulatory compliance, personnel management, front office  management, appointment scheduling, medical records management, legal  and ethical issues, office policies and procedures, health insurance,  quality improvement and risk management and more! With its in-depth  approach, it contains all the information a medical office manager needs  to perform all of the functions of this demanding position.

This book is a concentrated study of the foundations and practices of  Medical Assisting and contains everything you need to know to succeed as  a medical assistant. Each chapter begins with a description of the  medical assistant’s specific role as it pertains to the content  presented in the chapter and also includes CAAHEP entry-level  competencies for CMAs and ABHES entry-level competencies for RMAs. A  list of competencies appears in chapters in which procedures are  presented. For each competency, theory is discussed, required materials  are listed, and the procedure is presented in the proper format with the  task, conditions, and a space for the instructor to add the required  standard (time limits, required accuracy, or necessary achievement).

Student workbook to accompany the 1st edition of Administrative Medical Assisting: Foundations and Practices.

Student workbook to accompany the 2nd edition of Administrative Medical Assisting: Foundations and Practices.

Losing a loved one, whether a child, a spouse, a parent or  grandparent, a sibling, a friend, a pet… it’s a process you have to work  through. The same goes for losing the future you thought you had due to  chronic illness. And with these 101 stories you’ll find people just  like you sharing what worked for them and helped them continue living,  loving, and even laughing. 

Christine's essay, The Day I Became the Spider Killer is published in this book. 

Christine was recruited by Executives Diaries to provide her Biography. This includes her story of how she came into her career, her goals, and her advice for people thinking of becoming a healthcare executive. 

Christine's Doctoral Dissertation has been cited by numerous research articles and publications. 

Christine's subject matter expertise has lead to her co-authoring and contributing to numerous textbooks. These include:

Nurses' Legal Handbook, Ferrell (2015)

Comprehensive Health Insurance, Vines-Allen et.all (2012)

Medical Law, Ethics, and Bioethics for Health Professions, Lewis et. all (2012)

Medical Office Handbook, McGraw Hill (2012)

Medical Law and Ethics, Fremgen (2011)

Saunders Medical Office Management, Andress (2008)