Law and Ethics in Nursing and Healthcare
eBook - ePub

Law and Ethics in Nursing and Healthcare

An Introduction

  1. 392 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Law and Ethics in Nursing and Healthcare

An Introduction

About this book

Now in its second edition, Law and Ethics in Nursing and Healthcare: An Introduction continues to provide all the information nursing and healthcare students need to know about 'what is legal' and 'how to decidewhat is right' in order to practise safely and ethically. Graham Avery focuses directly on the vital areas– such as negligence, consent, confidentiality, and professional conduct – with a practical and accessible approach aimed at healthcare students as well as practitioners.

Key features include:

  • a new chapter onDeprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
  • Up-to-date information related to the Health and Social Care Act 2012 and the Francis Report.
  • Real life case studies to helpstudentsthink critically about difficult clinical situations.
  • End-of-chapter scenarios activities with suggested answers toreinforce knowledge.

Qualified as a Registered Nurse and holding an MA in Medical Law and Ethics, Graham Avery is a Lecturer at the University of Essex.

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Information

Edition
2
Subtopic
Nursing

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Publisher Note
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright Page
  6. Acknowledgements
  7. Contents
  8. Legislation
  9. Cases
  10. About the Author
  11. Preface to the second edition
  12. 1 The UK Legal System
  13. 2 An Introduction to Healthcare Ethics
  14. 3 Professional Conduct
  15. 4 Negligence
  16. 5 Consent
  17. 6 Mental Health
  18. 7 Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
  19. 8 Children
  20. 9 Resource Allocation
  21. 10 Confidentiality
  22. 11 End of Life Decisions
  23. Appendix Suggested Answers to Scenarios
  24. References
  25. Index