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An Updated and Authoritative Resource on Nursing Law and EthicsThe Essentials of Nursing Law and Ethics, Second Edition focuses on the legal aspect of Nursing as it relates to patient safety and quality, environmental health and safety, error reduction and ethical boundaries of practice. Other timely topics include the appropriate use of social media by nursing staff.The text is written by a nurse attorney who presents complex topics in an understandable manner while providing accurate and well researched content relevant to the practice. Extensive legal research by the author incorporates the most current relevant professional and legal references including case law. The text is uniquely organized into five major sections including: the law and nursing practice; liability in patient care; documentation issues; employment and the workplace; and ethics.New to this Edition: Professional boundaries and use of social media Quality and safety initiatives in nursing practice, including Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) concepts and content, Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommendations Environmental health and safety, including equipment safety Staffing issues and implications for patient safety and liability Workplace issues including factors to consider when accepting assignments, horizontal violence Additional coverage on medication error reduction and safety initiatives Updated content on electronic documentation, communication, and recordkeeping Regulatory processes including state board use of off duty conduct in disciplinary proceedings, and data bank reporting, and remediation as an alternative to discipline Expansion of content on ethical considerations in areas such as assisted suicide, patients rights, and applying the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses Moral distress and moral courage in ethical decision making Update on the processes for basic legal researchKey Features:Test bank featuring NCLEX type questions and rationaleA glossary of legal terminology found within the textA Table of Cases for easier access to case lawExpanded online resources and scholarly references included at the end of each chapter
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Essentials of Nursing Law and Ethics'? A: The book covers various topics related to nursing law and ethics, including professional boundaries, patient safety, environmental health, error reduction, social media usage, and ethical decision-making.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Susan J. Westrick, who is a nurse attorney.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: The second edition of 'Essentials of Nursing Law and Ethics' was published on August 23, 2013.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 388 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: Key features include a test bank with NCLEX type questions, a glossary of legal terminology, a Table of Cases, and expanded online resources at the end of each chapter.
- Q: Is this book suitable for nursing students? A: Yes, this book is an authoritative resource for nursing students and professionals, focusing on essential legal and ethical topics in nursing.
- Q: Does the book include case law references? A: Yes, the text incorporates extensive legal research and provides references to relevant case law throughout.
- Q: What ethical considerations are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses various ethical considerations, including assisted suicide, patients' rights, and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
- Q: Can this book help with understanding nursing liability? A: Yes, it addresses liability in patient care and documentation issues, making it a valuable resource for understanding nursing liability.