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Ethics, Law and Health Care

A guide for nurses and midwives
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Ethics, Law and Health Care by Dr. Fiona McDonald and Professor Shih-Ning Then provides an in-depth analysis of the complex interactions between ethical principles, legal frameworks, and healthcare practices. The authors examine key issues such as patient rights, consent, confidentiality, and end-of-life care, exploring both theoretical perspectives and practical implications. This book serves as a comprehensive guide for understanding how ethical and legal considerations shape decision-making in the healthcare sector.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring the complex interplay of ethics, law, and practice within the health care sector. Written by esteemed academics, it provides insightful analysis and real-world examples that could deepen your understanding of how ethical and legal issues impact health care decisions.

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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 provides readers with a solid understanding of ethics and law in health care, along with 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 β€˜real world’ applications, the book ensures students understand how core components of the nursing and midwifery curriculum are put into practice
  • Copies of the Codes of Ethics and Professional Conduct for Nurses and Midwives are provided as appendixes for ease of reference

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Ethics, Law and Health Care by Dr. Fiona McDonald and Professor Shih-Ning Then is praised for its comprehensive coverage of both law and ethics, presented in an engaging and accessible manner. It is specifically noted for its relevance to safe practice for nurses and midwives, and its use of real case examples is highly appreciated for enhancing understanding and stimulating discussion among students, especially in the context of Australian healthcare.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781352005394

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 April 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 1240g

Pages: 412

About the Author

Fiona McDonald is an Associate Professor within the Faculty of Law at Queensland University of Technology and is Co-Director of the Australian Centre for Health Law Research. She is also an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Bioethics at Dalhousie University, Canada. She teaches in the area of health law and ethics to law students and a range of health professionals.

Shih-Ning Then is a Senior Lecturer within the Faculty of Law at Queensland University of Technology and is a member of the Australian Centre for Health Law Research. She teaches in the area of health law and ethics to law students and a range of health professionals.

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