Essential Law and Ethics in Nursing: Patients, Rights and Decision-Making

The fourth edition of this key text lays a solid foundation for understanding the intersection of law, ethics and the rights of the patient in the context of everyday nursing and healthcare practice. Outlining the key legal and ethical principles relevant to nurses, Essential Law and Ethics in Nursing uses an easy-to-read style that conveys key principles in an accessible way.

This new edition provides a clear understanding not only of basic legal provisions in healthcare but also of wider i...