1st Edition
Law, Ethics and Professional Issues for Nursing A Reflective and Portfolio-Building Approach
1. Introduction 2. Applying Professional Codes, Laws and Moral Principles 3. Nurses and the Law 4. Introduction to the English Legal System 5. Consent: Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues 6. Confidentiality: Legal, Ethical and Professional Dimensions 7. Negligence in Healthcare 8. Ethics in Nursing: the Case for Ethics 9. The Importance of Ethical Practice 10. Ethical Theories Part I: Principlism 11. Ethical Theories Part II: Deontology, Teleology and Caring Ethics 12. Record Keeping 13. Caring for Older People 14. Child Protection 15. Mental Health Law (Herman Wheeler and Christopher Waggstaff)
Biography
Herman Wheeler is a Lecturer in Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Birmingham. UK. A trained mental health and adult nurse, he also holds a postgraduate diploma and MA in law and is a Chartered Psychologist. He currently teaches law and ethics to nursing and health students.
‘Ethical concerns and dilemmas form some of the most challenging aspects of modern healthcare. This book will help health professionals to avoid these pitfalls by developing the skills required for ethical, transparent decision making. The book facilitates a sound understanding of ethical theories and their application. The exercises and examples will enable students and qualified practitioners to develop confidence and competence in dealing with ethical issues, handling diverse opinions and deal with people with whom they may not agree. Written by a highly experienced nurse lecturer, this book is an important contribution to the preparation of future and current health professionals and a must buy for everyone’s bookshelf.’ – Paula McGee, Professor of Nursing, Birmingham City University, UK.
