{"product_id":"9780729581028","title":"Law for Nurses and Midwives","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn easy-to-follow introduction to the legal issues affecting health care providers in Australia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eLaw for Nurses and Midwives, 7th edition\u003c\/i\u003e gives undergraduate and postgraduate nursing and midwifery students a concise introduction to the law as it pertains health care provision in Australia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs students will already appreciate, nursing and midwifery practice involves making decisions \u003ci\u003ewith and for others\u003c\/i\u003e. This often requires evaluation of best interests and obligations and an assessment of what will best protect or enhance a patient or client’s wellbeing. Understanding the application of current legal statutes – particularly those relating to negligence and consent – as they apply to professional practice is therefore essential for all nurses and midwives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLaw for Nurses and Midwives, 7th edition\u003c\/i\u003e provides students with information and knowledge necessary to make well informed and considered decisions – both for themselves and for those under their care.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe six previous editions of this text were published as \u003ci\u003eNursing\u0026amp;the Law\u003c\/i\u003e, and this seventh edition builds upon their established high regard.  With its new title, \u003ci\u003eLaw for Nurses and Midwives\u003c\/i\u003e reflects recent regulations changes under Australian National Registration, implemented in July 2010.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll Australian state and territory statutes have been revised and Chapter 8: \u003ci\u003eProfessional regulation of nursing practice\u003c\/i\u003e has been completely rewritten. There is now a specific section included on Maternity Services law to address the new standards and guidelines for eligible midwives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStudents will benefit from actual legal cases within the book, which provide examples of the law in context, while extensive endnotes offer detailed referencing. Tables and boxed information highlight the most up-to-date data, research and statutes for ease of reference.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompletely revised to reflect recent changes in legislation and regulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 8 now fully updated for national registration requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA specific section on \u003ci\u003eMaternity Services law\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA valuable resource for nurses and midwives returning to the workforce who are seeking an Australian law text to assist with CPD for National Registration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore accessible language throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Elsevier Health Sciences","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47117519126768,"sku":"9780729581028","price":85.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780729581028_p0.jpg?v=1763625913","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780729581028","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}