Legal and ethical issues in nursing / Ginny Wacker Guido.
| Author/creator | Guido, Ginny Wacker |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 4th ed. |
| Publication Info | Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson Prentice Hall, ©2006. |
| Description | xi, 532 pages ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Cover title | Legal & ethical issues in nursing |
| Contents | Ethics -- Legal concepts and the judicial process -- Anatomy of a lawsuit -- Standards of care -- Tort law -- Nursing liability: defenses -- Informed consent and patient self-determination -- Documentation and confidentiality -- Professional liability insurance -- Nurse practice acts, licensure, and the scope of practice -- Advanced nursing practice roles -- Employment laws: corporate liability issues -- Nursing administration and the nurse-manager -- Delegation and supervision -- Federal laws: The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Civil Rights Act of 1991 -- Acute care settings -- Ambulatory care settings -- Managed care settings -- Community health settings -- Long-term care settings -- Academic settings. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2005017489 |
| ISBN | 0131717626 : |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laupus | Books - Stacks | WY 33 AA1 G948L 2006 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |