Ethics & law for Australian nurses /
By: Atkins, Kim
Title By: Lacey, Sheryl de | Britton, Bonnie
Material type: BookPublisher: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, c2014.Edition: 2nd ed.Description: 265 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.ISBN: 9781107687820Program: NM14102Other title: Ethics and law for Australian nurses [Other title].Subject(s): Nursing -- Professional ethics -- Australia | Nursing ethics -- Australia | Nursing -- Law and legislation -- AustraliaDDC classification: 344.940414 AT ET Online resources: Location Map
Summary:
Provides an innovative and intuitive approach to nursing ethics and the legal context of nursing practice.
Item type | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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REGULAR | University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection | 344.940414 AT ET (Browse shelf) | Available | T0056069 |
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Previous edition: 2011.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction --
1. Understanding the human person --
2. Understanding legal rights and obligations --
3. Nursing and the legal system --
4. The nurse-patient relationship --
5. Consent --
6. Duty of care and professional negligence --
7. Culturally safe nursing practice --
8. Patient information and confidentiality --
9. 'Trust me, I'm a nurse' --
10. Witnessing and making mistakes --
11. Issues in abortion and euthanasia.
Provides an innovative and intuitive approach to nursing ethics and the legal context of nursing practice.
NM14102