Law for Nurses and Midwives
(Sprache: Englisch)
First published in 1985, Law for Nurses and Midwives continues to provide the most comprehensive and practical nursing text available to assist nurses and midwives to practise professionally and safely.
The book is designed to support the reader...
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First published in 1985, Law for Nurses and Midwives continues to provide the most comprehensive and practical nursing text available to assist nurses and midwives to practise professionally and safely. The book is designed to support the reader to apply relevant legal, ethical and regulatory principles to their day-to-day clinical practice. For example, when students are starting a surgical placement, they can find the latest practical legal advice on consent; when they are on a medical placement, they can refer to the chapter on medications.
This tenth edition is fully updated and incorporates legislative changes of all relevant practice areas in all states and territories in Australia. Ideal for students undertaking a diploma, bachelor s or postgraduate degree, it will remain relevant throughout their careers as an invaluable reference guide that enhances the provision of safe, quality healthcare in Australia.
- Comprehensive and fully updated guide to the laws, codes and regulations that govern nursing and midwifery practice
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Includes relevant case law and hypothetical examples - shows how legal principles directly relate to daily clinical practice -
Legal, ethical and regulatory concepts introduced in an engaging way - easy to read and understand -
Includes practical considerations of ethical decision-making -
Logical sequencing and flow of information, with end-of-chapter review questions and key points boxes to support learning -
Cases and case examples throughout demonstrate concepts and application to practice
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Covers hot topics including voluntary assisted dying, changes to organ and tissue transplantation and donation, and updated discussion on codes of ethics and codes of conduct -
Provides the most comprehensive guide to mental health legislation of any text available for undergraduate and postgraduate nurses and midwives in Australia -
Instructor and student ancillaries including multiple-choice questions and answer guidance for chapter questions -
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Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „Law for Nurses and Midwives “
Section 1INTRODUCTION (1) 1 AN INTRODUCTION TO THE LAW AND AUSTRALIA S LEGAL SYSTEM (2) Where does our law come from? (4) The difference between criminal law and civil law (7) Administrative structure of Australia s legal and court system (12) 2 THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LAW AND ETHICS (18) The application of law and ethics to practice (18) Ethics: what it is (20) Ethics: what it is not (20) Major ethical theories (23) 3 THE INTERNATIONAL CONFEDERATION OF MIDWIVES CODE OF ETHICS FOR MIDWIVES AND THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF NURSES CODE OF ETHICS FOR NURSES (30) How does a code of ethics differ from a code of conduct? (31) How do the ICM code and the ICN code compare with the NMBA codes of conduct for midwives and nurses respectively (2018)? (32)Section 2 - COMMENCING AS A PROFESSIONAL (41)4 PROFESSIONAL REGULATION OF NURSES AND MIDWIVES (42) Relevant legislation and structure of the scheme (42) Principles of the national scheme (46) The national registers (46) The elements of professional regulation (49) Codes of conduct and ethics and competency standards/standards for practice (51) Endorsements under section 94 of the National Law (54) Endorsement as a nurse practitioner under section 95 of the National Law (56) 5 THE CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT INCLUDING WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY AND WORKERS COMPENSATION (67) The contract of employment (67) The creation of an industrial award or workplace agreement (69) How the contract of employment is terminated (72) The legal perspectives of workplace health and safety (74) Workplace health and safety legislation (74) Workers compensation (79) Practical considerations and advice concerning workers compensation (85) The employer's obligation to provide a safe system of work (86)
Section 3 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (88)
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6 CONSENT TO TREATMENT (INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO WITHHOLD CONSENT, END-OF-LIFE PLANNING, NOT FOR RESUSCITATION ORDERS, AND THE RIGHT TO DETAIN AND RESTRAIN PATIENTS WITHOUT THEIR CONSENT) (89) Why is consent important? (89) Negligence must be distinguished (90) What information is available to help professionals and patients? (93) How may consent be given? (93) What are the elements of a valid consent? (95) The right to withhold consent to treatment (117) The right to request assistance to end your life (121) The right to restrain or detain patients without their consent (123) 7 PROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE (130) The development of common law principles in relation to allegations of professional negligence and legislative changes affecting them (130) Professional negligence in a healthcare context (131) The principle of duty of care as it applies to a nurse and midwife (131) Second principle in civil action alleging professional negligence: determining the standard of care expected of health professionals (134) Determining the standard of care expected of nurses and midwives (140) Should a nurse or midwife question treatment or medication orders as part of the duty and standard of care (167) Third and fourth principle in civil action alleging professional negligence: damage suffered and the principle of causation and the scope of liability for negligent acts (170) The awarding of compensation by the courts (175) Defences to an action alleging professional negligence (176) Vicarious liability (178) Professional indemnity insurance requirements for health professionals, including nurses and midwives (183) The employer's direct liability for negligent employees (184) The nurse or midwife as a good samaritan (185) Time limits or limitation periods for bringing a civil negligence claim (186) Provisions of an apology within the context of potential civil liability for negligence (187)
Section 4 - NURSING PRACTICE (191)8 THE ADMINISTRATION OF DRUGS (192) Examining the relevant regulations (196) Problem areas with drugs (198) Endorsements for administering
Section 4 - NURSING PRACTICE (191)8 THE ADMINISTRATION OF DRUGS (192) Examining the relevant regulations (196) Problem areas with drugs (198) Endorsements for administering
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Bibliographische Angaben
- Autoren: Patricia J Staunton , Mary Chiarella
- 2024, 10. Aufl., Masse: 19 x 23,4 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: ELSEVIER
- ISBN-10: 0729544702
- ISBN-13: 9780729544702
- Erscheinungsdatum: 08.07.2024
Sprache:
Englisch
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