Law and Professional Issues in Nursing - Couverture souple

Griffith, Richard; Tengnah, Cassam

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1473969425 ISBN 13 : 9781473969421

Editeur : Learning Matters, 2016

Synopsis

This book provides nurses of all levels with a crash course in law written in clear and straightforward language. It is filled with insightful case studies and thought-provoking activities that demonstrate the relevance of law and how it underpins safe and effective practice. Written explicitly for nurses, the book is an ideal starting point for nurses seeking to better understand the legal obligations they face leaving them better prepared for safe and effective practice.

New to this edition

• Fully updated in light of the revised NMC Code (2015)
• Expanded analysis and discussion of the law relating to end of life care, withdrawing treatment, DNR and assisted dying
• Updated to take account of the provisions of the care Act 2014
• Discusses the revised fundamental standards in England

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Learning Matters
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1473969425
• ISBN 13: 9781473969421
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 4
• Nombre de pages: 328
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible