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Authored by both registered nurses and attorneys, eleven chapters offer advice on contemporary legal issues to help nurses in the U.S. and Canada choose the most appropriate action that will protect patient safety and rights and avert the risk of legal liability. The fifth edition adds sections on telephone triage and quality management. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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The newly revised Fifth Edition of this handbook is an up-to-the-minute, authoritative guide to the legal and ethical issues faced daily by nurses. Replete with real-life examples and information from hundreds of court cases, the book covers the full range of contemporary concerns, including computer documentation, cloning, stem cell research, pain management, euthanasia, prescribing, privacy, and confidentiality as well as the nursing shortage. New topics include workplace violence and harassment, needlesticks, telephone triage, and quality assurance. A new Legal Tip logo highlights proactive, protective actions nurses can take, and an entire chapter explains step-by-step what to expect in a malpractice lawsuit.
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