Law and Professional Issues in Nursing

Richard Griffith, Cassam A Tengnah

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Learning Matters Ltd
05 April 2023

Nursing

Series: Transforming Nursing Practice Series

Mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards, this practical and straightforward book is an essential introduction to law and associated professional issues in nursing.

Why do you need this book?

- Offers a clear and concise introduction to the law you need to know

- Written specifically for nursing students in straightforward jargon-free language

- Updated throughout to reflect recent changes in the law, including the Liberty Protection Safeguards

- Case studies and activities build your knowledge of how the law applies to everyday nursing practice

By: Richard Griffith, Cassam A Tengnah
Imprint: Learning Matters Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 6th Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 171mm,
Weight: 850g
ISBN: 9781529790412
ISBN 10: 1529790417
Series: Transforming Nursing Practice Series
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 05 April 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chapter 1: Introduction to law in nursing Chapter 2: Principled decision-making in nursing Chapter 3: Professionalism Chapter 4: Equality and human rights Chapter 5: Consent to treatment Chapter 6: End-of-life care Chapter 7: Mental health Chapter 8: Protecting the vulnerable adult Chapter 9: Consent and children Chapter 10: Safeguarding children Chapter 11: Negligence Chapter 12: Record-keeping Chapter 13: Confidentiality Chapter 14: Health and safety

Richard Griffith is a senior lecturer in Law at the College of Human and Health Sciences at Swansea University, where he has taught since 1992. He initially trained as a nurse before turning his attention to law and an academic career. He has a particular interest in applied law in healthcare practice and has published widely in a range of nursing journals. Cassam Tengnah was formerly a lecturer in health law in the School of Health Science at Swansea University and taught across a range of courses from undergraduate to postgraduate level. His early background is in nursing and health promotion and he has a particular interest in public health law.