A Legal Framework for Caring
An introduction to law and ethics in health care
Published on 26. February 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
XIII, 192 pages
978-0-333-72778-2 (ISBN)
Description
There is now considerable anxiety amongst nurses and allied health professionals as to how they should negotiate the potential minefield of legal niceties, professional dictates and diminishing resources in today's health service. Practitioners and students need a comprehensible introduction to legal and professional issues which is rooted in the realities of everyday practice. This book is a direct response to that need, with its clear exposition, practice-based case studies and an examination of the various Codes of Professional Practice.
Reviews / Votes
'A very useful book - clear, concise easy to read - well done.' - Eunice Vincent, University of Wales BangorMore details
Edition
1999
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
301 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-72778-2 (9780333727782)
Schweitzer Classification
Persons
LUCY FLETCHER is a Senior Lecturer in Nursing, with a particular interest in legal and ethical issues in nursing.
PAUL BUKA is an experienced nurse and Ward Manager who has a law degree and is currently undertaking further legal study at Masters level.
PAUL BUKA is an experienced nurse and Ward Manager who has a law degree and is currently undertaking further legal study at Masters level.
Content
Law and Morals in Society : An Overview.- Caring within a Framework.- Working with the Client.- Caring Safely.- The Child: Before and After Birth.- The Adult: Care in the Community.- Mental Health and Learning Disability.- The Dying Client.- Caring for the Elderly.- The Last Word.