1. Understanding the human person -- 2. Understanding legal rights and oblligations -- 3. Nursing and the legal system -- 4. The nurse-patient relationship -- 5. Consent -- 6. Duty of care and professional negligence -- 7. Patient information, confidentiality and trust -- 8. 'Trust me, I'm a nurse' -- 9. Witnessing and making mistakes
Summary
An integrated text book that allows students to understand the relationship between the legal and ethical frameworks of nursing practice
Analysis
Australian
Notes
Formerly CIP. Uk
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-245) and index