Ethics for nurses - theory and practice

By:

Cranmer, Pam

Contributor(s):

Nhemachena, Jean

Publication details: Milton Keynes : Open University Press, 2013ISBN:

0335241654

Subject(s):

Contents:

What is ethics? An introduction; What must nurses do?; Should consequences be considered?; Why are respect and autonomy so important in health care?; What is fairness in care?; What are rights?; What is dignity?; Are nurses accountable ethically?; How does the law relate to ethics? The special case of the 'duty of care'; What is a dignified death?; What is ethical research?

Summary: Ethics underpin all aspects of nursing activity but the concepts can often seem remote or inaccessible. This refreshing new book will help nurses explore and explain key aspects of ethical nursing practice in a practical and engaging way. Using plentiful examples and case studies, this book focuses on showing readers how to apply ethical principles to everyday nursing practice and deliver excellent care as a result."

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Item type	Home library	Class number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	Croydon Health Services Library Shelves	WY 85 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		CR0000008328
Book	David Adams Library (Royal Marsden) Shelves	WY85 CRA (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		0000007265
Book	Hillingdon Hospitals Library Services (Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation) Shelves	WY85 CRA (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		HIL001572
Book	Hirson Library (St Helier) Shelves	WY 85 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Issued	18/06/2024	020348
Book	Sally Howell Library (Epsom) Shelves	WY 85 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		017593

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Ethics underpin all aspects of nursing activity but the concepts can often seem remote or inaccessible. This refreshing new book will help nurses explore and explain key aspects of ethical nursing practice in a practical and engaging way. Using plentiful examples and case studies, this book focuses on showing readers how to apply ethical principles to everyday nursing practice and deliver excellent care as a result."

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