Law For Nurses And Midwives

Detailed Features

This tenth edition is fully updated and incorporates legislative changes of all relevant practice areas in all states and territories in Australia. Ideal for students undertaking a diploma, bachelor’s or postgraduate degree, it will remain relevant throughout their careers as an invaluable reference guide that enhances the provision of safe, quality healthcare in Australia.

Key features

Comprehensive and fully updated guide to the laws, codes and regulations that govern nursing and midwifery practice

Includes relevant case law and hypothetical examples — shows how legal principles directly relate to daily clinical practice

Legal, ethical and regulatory concepts introduced in an engaging way — easy to read and understand

Includes practical considerations of ethical decision-making

Logical sequencing and flow of information, with end-of-chapter review questions and key points boxes to support learning

Cases and case examples throughout demonstrate concepts and application to practice

New to this edition

Covers hot topics including voluntary assisted dying, changes to organ and tissue transplantation and donation, and updated discussion on codes of ethics and codes of conduct

Provides the most comprehensive guide to mental health legislation of any text available for undergraduate and postgraduate nurses and midwives in Australia

Instructor and student ancillaries including multiple-choice questions and answer guidance for chapter questions

Content relevant to enrolled nurses