The issue was raised in Ellis v Wallsend Hospital.152 In this case, the plaintiff successfully sued the surgeon for failing to warn her of possible paralysis pre- operatively. Unfortunately, the doctor died, and his estate and insurance ...
However, it is unclear whether the agency nurse working in a hospital, particularly a hospital which employs high numbers of agency nurses, would be considered as 'part of the organisation'. The issue was raised in Ellis v Wallsend ...
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Cavell, R. 'Not-for-resuscitation orders: The medical, legal and ethical rationale behind letting patients die', (2008) Journal of ... I, Peterson, K (eds), Disputes and Dilemmas in Health Law, Federation Press, Sydney, 2006 at 38–53.
Post graduate Nursing and Midwifery students Essentials of Law for Health Professionals 4e provides students with the information and knowledge necessary to make well-informed and considered decisions about their legal rights and ...