Law for Nurses and Midwives

<p>First published in 1985, <i>Law for Nurses and Midwives </i>continues to provide the most comprehensive and practical nursing text available to assist nurses and midwives to practise professionally and safely.</p> <p>The book is designed to support the reader to apply relevant legal, ethical and regulatory principles to their day-to-day clinical practice. For example, when students are starting a surgical placement, they can find the latest practical legal advice on consent; when they are on a medical placement, they can refer to the chapter on medications.</p> <p>This tenth edition is fully updated and incorporates legislative changes of all relevant practice areas in all states and territories in Australia. Ideal for students undertaking a diploma, bachelor&rsquo;s or postgraduate degree, it will remain relevant throughout their careers as an invaluable reference guide that enhances the provision of safe, quality healthcare in Australia.</p><ul><li>Comprehensive and fully updated guide to the laws, codes and regulations that govern nursing and midwifery practice</li><li> <p>Includes relevant case law and hypothetical examples — shows how legal principles directly relate to daily clinical practice</p></li><li> <p>Legal, ethical and regulatory concepts introduced in an engaging way — easy to read and understand</p></li><li> <p>Includes practical considerations of ethical decision-making</p></li><li> <p>Logical sequencing and flow of information, with end-of-chapter review questions and key points boxes to support learning</p></li><li> <p>Cases and case examples throughout demonstrate concepts and application to practice</p></li></ul> <p><b>New to this edition </b></p> <ul><li> <p>Covers hot topics including voluntary assisted dying, changes to organ and tissue transplantation and donation, and updated discussion on codes of ethics and codes of conduct</p></li><li> <p>Provides the most comprehensive guide to mental health legislation of any text available for undergraduate and postgraduate nurses and midwives in Australia</p></li><li> <p>Instructor and student ancillaries including multiple-choice questions and answer guidance for chapter questions</p></li><li> <p>Content relevant to enrolled nurses</p></li></ul> <p><b>Instructor resources on Evolve: </b></p> <ul><li> <p>Case studies</p></li><li> <p>Model answers to end-of-chapter review questions </p></li></ul><p><b>Student and Instructor resources on Evolve: </b></p> <ul><li> <p>Multiple-choice questions</p></li></ul>