护理与法律
2005-4
Oversea Publishing House
Staunton, Patricia; Chiarella, Mary
324
Nursing and the Law is the most established health law textbook in Australia. The only law text written specifically for nurses, the new 5th edition of Nursing and the Law is designed for nursing students studying law as part of their undergraduate or postgraduate nursing degree. The text focuses on the legal responsibilities of nurses in Australia, and provides students with a concise understanding of the application of basic legal principles to professional nursing practice. It is also a valuable resource for nurses practising in all specialisations and at all levels. The text has been fully revised and updated, and includes discussion of current statutes and legislation for every state and territory. Mary Chiarella joins Patricia Staunton as co-author of the new edition, which retains many of the features that have kept this book at the forefront of nursing education.
PrefaceTable of abbreviationsCHAPTER 1 Introduction to the law Understanding What the Law is Influence of the Different Philosophies on the Development of our Laws Where Does our Law Come From? Development of the common law Parliamentary or statute law The Application of English Legal Principles to Australia How the Law Operates Criminal law Civil law Civil and criminal consequences from one action Administrative Machinery of the Law Local Courts or Magistrates' Courts District or County Courts State Supreme Courts Federal Court of Australia Family Court of Australia High Court of Australia Other court systems and tribunals The appeal process The doctrine of precedent Who pays the bill? Criminal Law Development of the criminal law The elements of a crime Criminal negligence and the significance of the element of intent in health care settingsCHAPTER 2 The relationship between law and ethics Ethics: What it is Ethics: What it is Not An example of an ethical problem How might the nurse respond? What resources are available to assist nurses to address such dilemmas? Major Ethical Theories Deontological or intrinsicalist theories Teleological or consequentialist theories Modern feminist ethics The Four Major Ethical Principles Autonomy Non-maleficence Beneficence Justice Models for Ethical Decision-making in Health Care ConclusionCHAPTER 3 Negligence and vicarious liability Negligence as Part of the Law of Civil Wrongs Is there a definition of negligence? Principle 1 -- The Defendant Owed the Plaintiff a Duty of Care What is the position outside work? The standard of care expected ……CHAPTER 4 Consent to freatmentCHAPTER 5 The contract of employment including occupational health and safety and workers compensationCHAPTER 6 The adminsitration of drugsCHAPTER 7 Report writing:confidentiality of and access to patient recordsCHAPTER 8 Professional regulation of nursing practiceCHAPTER 9 Coroners'CourtsCHAPTER 10 Human tissue transplantationCHAPTER 11 Mental healthIndex
