Law, Ethics and Professional Issues for Nursing: A Reflective and Portfolio-Building Approach - Softcover

Wheeler, Herman

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415618894 ISBN 13: 9780415618892

Publisher: Routledge, 2011

Synopsis

Law, Ethics and Professional Issues for Nursing

About this title

Review:

‘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.

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0415618894
• ISBN 13: 9780415618892
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 352