Main description:

This is the ideal textbook for students and practitioners of all levels. Using over 130 frequently asked questions and corresponding answers, the style makes you feel as though you're talking to an expert. The layout is easy to use and accessible, with all answers written in line with Nursing and Healthcare regulations. Questions include:

If I have concerns about a colleague what should I do?

Can a patient demand a specific treatment?

When is it possible to treat a patient without their consent?

What happens at a Coroner's Inquest?

Find answers to these and many more questions to unravel the complexities of accountability and professionalism in nursing and healthcare.

Contents:

Chapter 1: Professionalism
Chapter 2: Accountability
Chapter 3: Being a professional
Chapter 4: Working with others
Chapter 5: Respecting patient rights
Chapter 6: Clinical decisions and patient safety
Chapter 7: If things go wrong
A final question