Law and Ethics for Nursing

Refusal, delay or limitation of traditional medical treatments, including vaccines, is an increasing phenomenon. With the desire to apply one's religion, culture or philosophy, treatment refusals are on the rise.Professionals working in social sciences, medicine, pharmacy, ancillary services as well as nurses in academic environments, professional settings and advanced practice roles can use this book as a resource to understand the complexity, diversity and profound impact...

There is an increased use of technology and informatics, heavier workloads and constant changes in the way in which disease processes are managed. Yet, when compared with other health professionals, nurses still spend a great deal of time in direct contact with patients and clients. They stay at the bedside, listen to their stories, give comfort and advocate...

Written by a nurse and a philosopher, Ethics in Nursing blends the concrete detail of recurring problems in nursing practice with the perspectives, methods, and resources of philosophical ethics. It stresses the aspects of the nurses role and relations with others -- physicians, patients, administrators, other nurses -- that give ethical problems in nursing their special focus ...