Law and Professional Issues in Nursing

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

ISBN-13: 9781529790405

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Publication Date: 05-23-2023

Pages: 400

Product Dimensions: 6.73(w) x 9.68(h) x (d)

Series: Transforming Nursing Practice Series

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.

Table of Contents

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
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