Law and Professional Issues in Nursing (Transforming Nursing Practice Series)

Law and Professional Issues in Nursing (Transforming Nursing Practice Series)

by Cassam A Tengnah (Author), Richard Griffith (Author)

Synopsis

This is an essential resource for student nurses as they begin to develop their knowledge and understanding of the requirements for safe practice in healthcare. Nurses are more accountable than ever to the public, patients, their employers and the profession and it is vital that they have a clear understanding of the legal, ethical and professional dilemmas they will face in the course of their professional career. The book contains activities and case studies throughout the text to illustrate key principles and demonstrate how the law is applied in the context of nursing care.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 232
Edition: 1
Publisher: Learning Matters
Published: 22 Aug 2008

ISBN 10: 1844451607
ISBN 13: 9781844451609

Media Reviews
All round an excellent introductory text on this important and critical area of practice. - Lecturer, University of Huddersfield.
Author Bio
Richard Griffith is the team leader for healthcare law in the School of Health Science 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.