Law and ethics in nursing and healthcare : an introduction /
Graham Avery
- 2nd edition
- xix, 367 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index
The UK legal system -- An introduction to healthcare ethics -- Professional conduct -- Negligence -- Consent -- Mental health -- Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards -- Children -- Resource allocation -- Confidentiality -- End of life decisions
A concise, highly accessible introduction to the key legal requirements needed to practice professionally within nursing and healthcare - a core element of the undergraduate nursing and healthcare curriculum. Each chapter supports theoretical learning with learning objectives, legislative case examples and practical scenarios
9781412961745
Nursing--Law and legislation--England Nursing--Law and legislation--Wales Nursing ethics--England Nursing ethics--Wales Liability, Legal Malpractice Ethics, Nursing Delivery of Health Care--ethics