This book provides nurses of all levels with a crash course in law written in clear and straightforward language. It is filled with insightful case studies and thought-provoking activities that demonstrate the relevance of law and how it underpins safe and effective practice. Written explicitly for nurses, the book is an ideal starting point for nurses seeking to better understand the legal obligations they face leaving them better prepared for safe and effective practice.
New to this edition
Fully updated in light of the revised NMC Code (2015) Expanded analysis and discussion of the law relating to end of life care, withdrawing treatment, DNR and assisted dying Updated to take account of the provisions of the care Act 2014 Discusses the revised fundamental standards in England
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Introduces the legal and professional requirements of safe nursing in clear, straightforward terms helping students to understand how they apply to their own nursing practice.
Introduction
Introduction to law in nursing
Principled decision making in nursing
Professionalism
Equality and human rights
Consent to treatment
Mental health
Protecting the vulnerable adult
Consent and children
Safeguarding children
Negligence
Record keeping
Confidentiality
Health and safety
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781473969414
Publisert
2017-02-28
Utgiver
Vendor
Learning Matters Ltd
Vekt
740 gr
Høyde
246 mm
Bredde
171 mm
Aldersnivå
05, U
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
328