Handbook of Medical Law and Ethics for Nurses (Paperback)

In an increasingly legalised healthcare environment, this new handbook provides an essential guide to nursing professionalism in the context of the law. With a professional career undertaking various healthcare-related roles, the author is both a mental health and general nurse who takes the reader through the workings of the legal system and how nurses can apply the law in an ethical and principled way. The handbook helps the reader to consider complex issues such as biomedical ethics, human rights, negligence and the importance of confidentiality, and provides guidance on decision making when faced with legal or ethical dilemmas. Easy to understand and peppered with numerous practical examples throughout, the Handbook of Medical Law and Ethics for Nurses will support development of the essential legal awareness needed by undergraduate and post-graduate nurses alike. Easy to read - suitable for pre-registration nurses as well as practising nurses, midwives and nursing associates Illustrated throughout with case study vignettes and linked to relevant legislation in England Links to case law to improve understanding of the legal system Covers hot topics and debates, supporting nurses to participate in appropriate and effective decision making Supports learning in nursing modules covering professional practice

General

Imprint:	Elsevier health sciences
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2022
First published:	2023
Authors:	Mark Gibson
Dimensions:	229 x 152mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	224
ISBN-13:	978-0-7020-8354-9
Categories:	Books > Law > Other areas of law > Law as it applies to other professions Books > Medicine > General issues > Medical ethics Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > Social law > General Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Nursing > General Books > Academic & Education > Varsity Textbooks > Nursing
LSN:	0-7020-8354-2
Barcode:	9780702083549

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