Law and Professional Issues in Nursing
Learning Matters Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-5297-9040-5 (ISBN)
Mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards, this practical and straightforward book is an essential introduction to law and associated professional issues in nursing.
Why do you need this book?
- Offers a clear and concise introduction to the law you need to know
- Written specifically for nursing students in straightforward jargon-free language
- Updated throughout to reflect recent changes in the law, including the Liberty Protection Safeguards
- Case studies and activities build your knowledge of how the law applies to everyday nursing practice
Richard Griffith is a senior lecturer in Law at the College of Human and Health Sciences at Swansea University, where he has taught since 1992. He initially trained as a nurse before turning his attention to law and an academic career. He has a particular interest in applied law in healthcare practice and has published widely in a range of nursing journals. Cassam Tengnah was formerly a lecturer in health law in the School of Health Science at Swansea University and taught across a range of courses from undergraduate to postgraduate level. His early background is in nursing and health promotion and he has a particular interest in public health law.
Chapter 1: Introduction to law in nursing
Chapter 2: Principled decision-making in nursing
Chapter 3: Professionalism
Chapter 4: Equality and human rights
Chapter 5: Consent to treatment
Chapter 6: End-of-life care
Chapter 7: Mental health
Chapter 8: Protecting the vulnerable adult
Chapter 9: Consent and children
Chapter 10: Safeguarding children
Chapter 11: Negligence
Chapter 12: Record-keeping
Chapter 13: Confidentiality
Chapter 14: Health and safety
| Erscheinungsdatum | 12.04.2023 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Transforming Nursing Practice Series |
| Verlagsort | Exeter |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 171 x 246 mm |
| Gewicht | 700 g |
| Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Pflege |
| ISBN-10 | 1-5297-9040-9 / 1529790409 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-5297-9040-5 / 9781529790405 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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