Patients’ Rights, Law and Ethics for Nurses, Second Edition

Reimagining Health Care Law and Ethics: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Professionals

Navigating the Interplay of Health Care, Ethics, and Patient Rights

In the realm of healthcare, where decisions directly impact human lives, understanding health care law and ethics is paramount. This insightful text, meticulously crafted in its second edition, serves as an indispensable resource, illuminating the intersection of law, ethics, and patient rights in the context of daily nursing and health care practice.

Principles of Law and Essential Precedent

Unveiling the foundations of health care law, this text delves into its guiding principles. By outlining essential legal precedents with clarity, it empowers healthcare practitioners with a solid understanding of the interconnectedness of law, ethics, and patient autonomy.

Comprehensive Yet Concise

Despite its comprehensive coverage, this pocket-sized guidebook strikes a balance between depth and accessibility. It serves as an invaluable companion for nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals, providing a ready reference for navigating the complexities of health care law and ethics.

Beyond Legal Provisions

Transcending basic legal provisions, this text explores the broader implications of human rights in health care. It delves into ethical decision-making, the intricacies of confidentiality, laws safeguarding older individuals, and the legal implications of fraud, abuse, and employment regulations.

Accessible and Engaging

To make complex legal concepts easily digestible, this text employs an approachable writing style, conveying key principles in a manner that resonates with healthcare practitioners. Thought-provoking questions, illuminating case studies, and relevant case law further enhance understanding by bridging the gap between theory and practice.

A Vital Resource for Healthcare Professionals

This second edition stands as an essential guide for healthcare professionals seeking to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of health care law and ethics. Its comprehensive coverage, practical insights, and user-friendly format make it an invaluable companion, empowering healthcare practitioners to deliver the highest quality of care while upholding patient rights and ethical principles.