{"product_id":"law-and-ethics-in-nursing-and-healthcare-9781412961745","title":"Law and Ethics in Nursing and Healthcare","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow in its second edition,\u003cem\u003eLaw and Ethics in Nursing and Healthcare: An Introduction\u003c\/em\u003econtinues to provide all the information nursing and healthcare students need to know about what is legal' and how to decidewhat 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.\u003cp\u003eKey features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003ea new chapter onDeprivation of Liberty Safeguards.\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eUp-to-date information related to the Health and Social Care Act 2012 and the Francis Report.\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eReal life case studies to helpstudentsthink critically about difficult clinical situations.\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eEnd-of-chapter scenarios activities with suggested answers toreinforce knowledge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eQualified as a Registered Nurse and holding an MA in Medical Law and Ethics,\u003cstrong\u003eGraham Avery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis comprehensive text clarifies the legal and ethical system and relates it to the current healthcare environments. Each chapter can be read in isolation and is illuminated with legal case histories. This book is relevant to both students and qualified staff and the scenarios are useful to practice knowledge gained. -- Sheila Stott, Northumbria University, UK\u003cbr\u003eThe 2nd Edition of Law and Ethics in Nursing and Healthcare is an excellent introductory text for students from a range of disciplines not just nursing. The content provides a detailed exploration of the key legal and ethical issues relevant to contemporary healthcare practice.  The text enables students to gain the necessary legal and ethical knowledge which underpins the development of professional competencies relating to professional conduct, standards of practice, maintaining confidentiality, gaining consent, mental capacity, and best interest decision making. -- Dr. Elizabeth Ann Mason, Bangor University, UK\u003cbr\u003eAn excellent book, which comprehensively covers all aspects of law and ethics in easy to read chapters. Certainly a book you can pick up and use when needed. It covers up-to-date information including the Francis Report and the Health and Social Care Act of 2012. Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards has also been added to this edition. It clarifies many issues that those working in Healthcare face. -- Ibadete Fetahu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe UK legal system An introduction to healthcare ethics Professional conduct Negligence Consent Mental health Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Children Resource allocation Confidentiality End of life decisions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48739116187991,"sku":"9781412961745","price":37.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781412961745.jpg?v=1720051210","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/law-and-ethics-in-nursing-and-healthcare-9781412961745","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}