Law and Ethics in Nursing and Healthcare : An Introduction by Graham Avery

Now in its second edition,?Law and Ethics in Nursing and Healthcare: An Introduction?continues to provide all the information nursing and healthcare students need to know about `what is legal' and `how to decide?what is right' in order to practise safely and ethically. Graham Avery focuses directly on the vital areas?- such as negligence, consent, confidentiality, and professional conduct - with a practical and accessible approach aimed at healthcare students as well as practitioners. Key features include:a new chapter on?Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. Up-to-date information related to the Health and Social Care Act 2012 and the Francis Report. Real life case studies to help?students?think critically about difficult clinical situations. End-of-chapter scenarios activities with suggested answers to?reinforce knowledge.?Qualified as a Registered Nurse and holding an MA in Medical Law and Ethics,?Graham Avery?is a Lecturer at the University of Essex. ?
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