Law for Nurses and Midwives
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Law for Nurses and Midwives

by Patricia Staunton, Mary Chiarella
Publisher Elsevier
Year 2020
Edition 7
ISBN 9780729543484
Pages 444
Format PDF  (3.0 MB)
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guide that introduces healthcare professionals to legal and ethical principles in nursing and midwifery practice, helping them understand patient rights, professional responsibilities, and healthcare regulations.

Abstract

This book explains the legal and ethical issues related to nursing and midwifery practice. It covers professional conduct, patient safety, consent, confidentiality, negligence, and healthcare laws to support safe, ethical, and accountable patient care.

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