护理与法律

出版时间：2005-4  出版社：Oversea Publishing House  作者：Staunton, Patricia; Chiarella, Mary  页数：324  

内容概要

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.

书籍目录

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