Law, Ethics and Professional Issues for Nursing, Wheeler 9780415618892 PB..

Law, Ethics and Professional Issues for NursingA Reflective and Portfolio-Building Approach\nAuthor(s): Herman Wheeler\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780415618892, 978-0415618892\nSynopsis\nThis comprehensive new textbook covers core ethical and legal content for pre-registration nursing students. It provides readers with a sound understanding of the interrelationships between the NMC's code of conduct, standards and competencies, ethics and relevant sections of the English legal system.\n\nThe only truly integrated text in the field, it opens with overviews of law and nursing, and ethical theories and nursing. It goes on to explore key areas of contention such as negligence, confidentiality and consent from legal and ethical perspectives, mapping the discussion onto the NMC code of conduct. The chapters include objectives, patient-focused case scenarios, key points, activities, questions, areas for reflection,.