Avery, Graham.

Law and ethics in nurisng and healthcare : an introduction / Graham Avery. - London : SAGE, 2012. - 240 p. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1.The English legal system -- 2.An introduction to healthcare ethics -- 3.Negligence -- 4.Consent -- 5.Confidentiality -- 6.Resource allocation -- 7.Mental health -- 8.Children -- 9.Professional conduct -- 10.End of life decisions.

A concise, highly accessible introduction to the key legal requirements needed to practice professionally within nursing and healthcare - a core element of the undergraduate nursing and healthcare curriculum. Each chapter supports theoretical learning with learning objectives, legislative case examples and practical scenarios.

9781848607330 (hbk.) : �75.00 9781848607347 (pbk.) : �24.99 9781848607347 (pb : alk. paper)

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Nursing--Law and legislation--England
Nursing--Law and legislation--Wales
Nursing ethics--England
Nursing ethics--Wales
Law.
Nursing
Medical ethics & professional conduct

KD2968.N8

344.420414 AVE