Griffith, Richard,
Law and professional issues in nursing / Richard Griffith, Cassam Tengnah. - Sixth edition. - London : Learning Matters, c2023. - xviii, 377 pages ; illustrations (black and white) ; 25 cm. - Transforming nursing practice series .
"Mapped to the 2018 NMC standards" -- Cover
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
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? It offers a clear and concise introduction to the law you need to know, it's written specifically for nursing students in straightforward jargon-free language. It's updated throughout to reflect recent changes in the law, including the Liberty Protection Safeguards and has case studies and activities build your knowledge of how the law applies to everyday nursing practice.
Adult
Text in English
9781529790405 [paperback]
2023930611
Nursing--Law and legislation--Great Britain.
Nursing ethics--Great Britain.
Nurses--Handbooks, manuals, etc.--Great Britain
Law and professional issues in nursing / Richard Griffith, Cassam Tengnah. - Sixth edition. - London : Learning Matters, c2023. - xviii, 377 pages ; illustrations (black and white) ; 25 cm. - Transforming nursing practice series .
"Mapped to the 2018 NMC standards" -- Cover
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
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? It offers a clear and concise introduction to the law you need to know, it's written specifically for nursing students in straightforward jargon-free language. It's updated throughout to reflect recent changes in the law, including the Liberty Protection Safeguards and has case studies and activities build your knowledge of how the law applies to everyday nursing practice.
Adult
Text in English
9781529790405 [paperback]
2023930611
Nursing--Law and legislation--Great Britain.
Nursing ethics--Great Britain.
Nurses--Handbooks, manuals, etc.--Great Britain