1. Introduction to the law -- 2. The relationship between law and ethics -- 3. Negligence and vicarious liability -- 4. Consent to treatment -- 5. The contract of employment including occupational health and safety and workers compensation -- 6. The administration of drugs -- 7. Report writing; confidentiality of and access to patient records -- 8. Professional regulation of nursing practice -- 9. Coroners' courts -- 10. Human tissue transplantation -- 11. Mental health
Summary
The most well-known health law book in Australia. It is the only book written for nurses and this new edition has been fully revised and updated and includes and discusses current statutes and legislation for every state and territory
