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Law and Professional Issues in Nursing
Sixth Edition
- Richard Griffith - Swansea University, UK
- Cassam Tengnah
April 2023 | 400 pages | Learning Matters
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
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
I really like the "question and answer" style of this book. It makes for a refreshing read. Although the title is for nurses, the information is easily applicable to AHP's
School of Radiography, Birmingham City University
March 21, 2023