Understanding Law and Ethics for Nursing Associates

1. Auflage 2027
ISBN: 978-1-0362-0855-4
Verlag: Sage Publications

Buch, Englisch, 152 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 343 g

Reihe: Understanding Nursing Associate Practice

This book equips you with an understanding of the ethical and legal principles that guide nursing associate practice. Drawing together the relevant legislation, ethical frameworks and values you are expected to uphold, the book shows how they are applied in different practice situations and must guide your decisions and how you deliver patient care. From accountability and raising concerns, to patient rights and protecting the vulnerable, this book helps you to work confidentially within the legal and ethical boundaries of your profession.

Key features:

• Fully mapped to the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates

• Explains ethical frameworks, complex concepts and legal jargon in clear, straightforward language

• Uses case studies and activities to help you apply theory to practice, practise ethical decision-making and see the real-world impact of following legal and ethical requirements

• Focussed specifically on the unique requirements of the nursing associate role, helping you to develop into a confident and professional practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Chang, Jacqueline

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1: Values, accountabilities and professional codes
Chapter 2: The importance of ethics and law
Chapter 3: Ethical theories
Chapter 4: Professional issues
Chapter 5: Patient rights
Chapter 6: Protecting the patient
Chapter 7: Decision making at the beginning and end of life

Über Autor(innen)

Chang, Jacqueline
Jacqueline Chang is a Registered Nurse who has been teaching nursing students since 2010. She has an MA in Medical Ethics and Law and has been teaching Nursing Associate students since 2017. She is passionate about the role of the Nursing Associate, and she is committed to providing high-quality teaching and learning to these students.