Download or read book Law and Ethics for Midwifery written by Elinor Clarke and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-07-24 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Legal and ethical competence is a cornerstone of professional midwifery practice and an essential part of midwifery training. Law and Ethics for Midwifery is a unique and practical resource for student midwives. Written by an experienced midwifery lecturer, this text draws on a wide variety of real life case studies and focuses particularly on the core areas of accountability, autonomy and advocacy. Opening with two chapters providing overviews respectively of ethical theories and legislation, the book is then arranged thematically. These chapters have a common structure which includes case studies, relevant legislation, reflective activities and a summary, and they run across areas of concern from negligence through safeguarding to record-keeping. Grounded in midwifery practice, the text enables student midwives to consider and prepare for ethical and legal dilemmas they may face as midwives in clinical practice.
Download or read book Law for Nurses and Midwives written by Patrici Staunton and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-05-01 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Law for Nurses and Midwives continues to be the definitive health law text for nursing and midwifery students who are required to consider legal, professional and ethical considerations as part of their tertiary studies. The 9th edition includes the latest updates to case law and information on nursing and midwifery governance and professional practice standards, outlining a range of legal issues and responsibilities specific to both nursing and midwifery practice, including consent to treatment, confidentiality, professional negligence and professional ethics. Written by the most eminent experts in nursing and midwifery law in Australia, Patricia Staunton and Mary Chiarella, Law for Nurses and Midwives provides a comprehensive and accessible resource for nursing and midwifery students to understand the relevance of legal issues to the provision of safe and effective healthcare. NEW chapter: Chapter 9 The International Confederation of Midwives Code of ethics for midwives and the International Council of Nurses Code of ethics for nurses gives you the latest information on global standards for ethical practice Increased focus on midwives strengthens the text’s relevance to midwifery practice Updated chapter content reflects changes to Australian state and territory legislation as well as new case reports keeping you fully informed on issues such as: - nursing and midwifery professional practice standards; - detailed consideration of the legal issues pertinent to mental health; - consent to treatment, including the right to withhold consent and end-of-life planning; - the contract of employment, including workplace health and safety and workers compensation. An eBook included in all print purchases
Download or read book Law and Ethics of Midwifery Practice written by Manuel C. Sy and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ethics Law and Health Care written by Fiona McDonald and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-03-29 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding ethics and law in health care is an essential part of nurse and midwife professional standards, and a core component of qualifying programmes. Ethics, Law and Health Care teaches applied ethics and law in a way that illustrates the real world applications of these essential aspects of practice. It enables readers to not only recognise but also address legal and ethical issues that will arise in their professional practice. The book approaches these issues using the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Codes of Ethics, the Codes of Professional Conduct and the four principles of biomedical ethics: - Autonomy - Non-maleficence - Beneficence - Justice. Filled with case studies, review questions and useful further reading, this book gives readers a solid understanding of ethics and law in health care, and a clear decision-making framework so they can take action confidently. Please note, this book is written specifically for the Australian market. New to this Edition: - A new chapter on health, law, ethics and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders - Illustrated with 'real world' applications, the bookensures students understand how core components of the nursing and midwifery curriculum are put in to practice - Copies of the Codes of Ethics and Professional Conduct for Nurses and Midwives are provided as appendixes for ease of reference
Download or read book MIDWIFERY Law and Ethics written by and published by Rex Bookstore, Inc.. This book was released on with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Law and Ethics in Advanced Practice Nursing written by Diane K. Kjervik and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010-05-28 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Print+CourseSmart
Download or read book Professional Ethics in Midwifery Practice written by Illysa Foster and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2011 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why ethics for midwives? -- Existing ethical codes, guidelines, and value statements -- Privacy and confidentiality -- Informed consent/choice -- Who is the client? -- Multiple relationships -- Scope of practice and competence -- Working with other professionals -- Client non-compliance and termination of care -- Diversity, equity, and justice -- Addressing ethical concerns -- Ethical thinking, caring, and decision-making.
Download or read book Ethics in Midwifery written by Shirley R. Jones and published by Mosby Incorporated. This book was released on 2000 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the principles and realities of ethics in midwifery practice today. It explains basic ethical theory, looking at how dilemmas occur and the ethical bases on which conflicts can be resolved. Through a series of case studies, options and issues for consideration are reviewed, particularly in areas of increasing concern and debate such as confidentiality, autonomy, screening, abortion, assisted conception and withholding treatment. This book is valuable to all students and practicing midwives who need to understand the principles and practice of ethics, especially how to apply ethical thought and action in their own day-to-day work.
Download or read book Law and Professional Issues in Midwifery written by Richard Griffith and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2010-10-20 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Midwives are accountable to the public, patients, their employers and the profession. It is essential that student midwives have a clear understanding of the legal and professional dilemmas they face in the course of their career and how to address those dilemmas in order to practise effectively. This book is an essential resource for student midwives developing their knowledge and understanding of the requirements for safe practice. It provides a clear introduction to the subject, with activities and case studies throughout to illustrate key principles and apply the law in context.
Download or read book Ethics and Law for Australian Nurses written by Kim Atkins and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014-08-04 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ethics and Law for Australian Nurses provides an innovative approach to nursing ethics and the legal context of nursing practice.
Download or read book Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements written by American Nurses Association and published by Nursesbooks.org. This book was released on 2001 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pamphlet is a succinct statement of the ethical obligations and duties of individuals who enter the nursing profession, the profession's nonnegotiable ethical standard, and an expression of nursing's own understanding of its commitment to society. Provides a framework for nurses to use in ethical analysis and decision-making.
Download or read book Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing Education written by Mary Ellen Smith Glasgow, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, ANEF, FAAN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2020-09-20 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understand the legal framework that provides the structure of Nursing! This is the only current text to critically examine the vast array of legal and ethical matters confronting nursing faculty in classroom and clinical settings. Designed to assist students preparing to be nurse educators, academic nursing administrators, and novice and seasoned faculty in making real-life decisions about academic issues within a legal and ethical framework. Replete with practical advice from experts in the fields of nursing, law, and ethics, this text guides the reader through legal and ethical principles, analyses of relevant case-based scenarios, and practical recommendations for handling problems in accordance with existing laws and institutional policy. Clearly and concisely written and organized, this text provides a comprehensive description of the legal process, including higher education law, the courts, case law, the role of a university attorney, and how to read and cite judicial decisions. Real-world case scenarios and detailed analyses of pertinent issues, including coverage of incivility, discrimination, harassment, academic dishonesty, and freedom of speech, are examined from the perspective of students, faculty, and administrators. Key Features: Written by a nursing dean, a former nursing dean, an ethicist, and a higher education attorney An entire section of legal and ethical cases, featuring a unique philosophical and ethical perspective Delivers best practices for nursing faculty Provides tips on when to consult the university attorney, critical elements to consider, actions to take when law and ethics conflict, helpful resources, and a glossary of legal terms An Instructor’s Manual and discussion questions facilitate teaching.
Download or read book Nursing Law and Ethics written by John Tingle and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-09-18 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nursing Law and Ethics explores a variety of key legal and ethical issues in nursing practice using a thought-provoking and holistic approach. It addresses both what the law requires and what is right, and explores whether these two are always the same. The book provides an overview of the legal, ethical and professional dimensions of nursing, followed by exploration of key issues in greater depth. This edition features updated legislation and new material on patient safety. Key topics are accompanied by both a legal and an ethical perspective, covering both law and ethics Case examples throughout place concepts in a real-life context Written by experts in the field and includes contributions from leading nurses, lawyers and ethicists Accessible, relevant, and comprehensive, this title is ideal for pre- and post-registration nurses.
Download or read book Professional Ethics in Midwifery Practice written by Illysa R. Foster and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2010-01-25 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Professional Ethics for Midwives: Conscious Practice is an applied ethics book designed for both students and practicing midwives to build ethical thinking in the context of daily practice. This unique text uses an accessible writing style and includes chapters on diversity and justice, informed consent, multiple relationships, confidentiality and privacy, scope of practice, and others. Realistic case examples throughout the text encourage critical thinking in applied ethics. The authors present a unique model for midwives’ ethical thinking and appendices include widely used codes of ethics in the field.
Download or read book Ethics Law and Health Care written by NA Shih-Ning and published by Palgrave. This book was released on 2014-01-15 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding ethics and law in health care is an essential part of nurses' and midwives' professional standards. Ethics, Law and Health Care focuses on teaching applied ethics and law in a manner that illustrates the real world applications of these core components of the nursing and midwifery curriculum and practice. It equips readers with the ability to recognise and address legal and ethical issues that will arise in their professional practice. The book uses the four principles of biomedical ethics (autonomy, non-maleficence, beneficence and justice) together with the use of both the Nursing and Midwifery Codes of Ethics and Codes of Professional Conduct, issued by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, as a central means through which to analyse and approach ethical and legal issues. Ethics, Law and Health Care is scaffolded to assist readers in understanding legal and ethical principles, to integrate them in the context of a particular issue within professional practice, and provide them with a decision-making framework to take action in a professional context by utilising the Codes as well as state and federal law. Aided by pedagogical features such as case studies, review questions, further reading and a glossary of common terms, this book is an essential resource for students, academics and practitioners. Key Features • Teaches applied ethics and law in a manner that illustrates the 'real world' applications of the core components of the nursing and midwifery curriculum and practice. • Scaffolded to assist readers in understanding legal and ethical principles, integrate them in the context of a particular issue or problem within professional practice, and provide them with a framework to take action in a professional context. • Full copies of the Codes of Ethics and Professional Conduct for Nurses and Midwives are provided as appendixes for ease of reference. • An online Tutorial Guide provides readers with examples of ethical and legal solutions to the end of chapter scenarios by utilising the decision-making framework.
Download or read book Law and Ethics for Health Practitioners written by Sonia Allan and published by . This book was released on 2024-10-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Law and Ethics for Health Practitioners provides clear and succinct information that demystifies legal, ethical and regulatory principles and their implications for clinical practice. Accessible and easy to follow, the book provides a clear and concise introduction to the Australian legal and health systems, discussion of legal rules and regulations that govern health practice, and a guide to ethical principles, theories and approaches to support health practitioner decision making and practice. It is an essential resource presenting well-researched information in an easy-to-understand way, and practical guidance for health practitioners to apply the concepts discussed to their daily work. This book is ideal for students undertaking a law and ethics unit in any health or medical course, as well as being an excellent resource for health practitioners practising in areas ranging from medicine to nursing, dentistry, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, psychology or any other allied health profession. Makes dry legal and ethical content interesting and easy to follow - accessible for all students and health practitioners. Clear and succinct explanations of current laws, ethical principles and theories make learning and application to practice easy. Explores hot topics such as consent, child and elder abuse, end-of-life decision making, management of health information, mental health legislation, negligence, tissue and organ donation, the regulation of drugs and poisons, and more. Provides practical information about working with legal representatives. Applied case examples link theory to clinical practice. Suitable for students and practitioners of a wide variety of health disciplines. Written by an expert in health law with contributions from health practitioners who provide practical insight into issues faced in diverse areas of clinical practice. New to this edition Fully updated throughout Additional coverage of how the law and ethics interact, ethical theories, decision making, leadership and self-care, now discussed across three chapters Ethical considerations embedded throughout legal chapters where appropriate to further consolidate how the law and ethics may interact New and expanded coverage and guidance to assist health practitioners who must work with legal representatives, and appear in court A new chapter on alternative dispute resolution and tribunals Instructor resources on Evolve: PowerPoints Student and Instructor resources on Evolve: MCQs Weblinks Image library
Download or read book Legal Aspects of Midwifery written by Bridgit Dimond and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2006 with total page 732 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text offers a comprehensive account of the law as it relates to midwifery, from employment law to litigation and compensation, and health and safety to disability discrimination.
