Law and Professional Issues in Nursing

Law and Professional Issues in Nursing
ISBN-10
1526491389
ISBN-13
9781526491381
Series
Law and Professional Issues in Nursing
Category
Medical
Pages
408
Language
English
Published
2020-02-10
Publisher
Learning Matters
Authors
Richard Griffith, Cassam Tengnah

Description

Nurses are more accountable than ever to the public, patients, their employers and the profession as a whole, so it is vital you understand the legal, ethical and professional framework that underpins nursing practice. This book provides a crash course in law for nurses, written in clear and straightforward language. It is filled with insightful case studies and interactive thought provoking activities, helping you to understand the legal obligations you will face and ensuring that you are prepared for life as a practicing nurse. New to this edition: · Fully mapped to the latest NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses (2018) · New chapter covering death, dying and organ donation · Updated to take account of the Deprivation of Liberty Act · New content covering GDPR, Social Media and Safeguarding of Adults and Children

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