Summary :
The new edition of this popular textbook focuses on equipping reader with the ability to address legal and ethical issues that will arise in their professional practice. The book uses the four principles of biomedical ethics (autonomy, non-maleficarice, beneficence and justice) together with the Nursing and Midwifery Codes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct, to analyse and approach these ethical and legal issues. Aided by pedagogical features such as case studies, review questions, further reading and a glossary of common terms, this book is an essential resource for students and practitioners. New to this edition: Updated legislation, references and case studies New chapter focusing on Ethics, Law and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients Signposting to new Codes of Conduct and Ethics for Nurses and Midwives.

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