Nurses and the law of consent
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The issue of nurses and the law of consent is discussed and includes case studies. In certain cases the law allows treatment without consent, but even if a patient has given consent, not discussing the treatment in enough detail could constitute negligence. Nurses must feel sure that a patient has consented to a procedure, either formally or informally. In certain cases patient cooperation is seen as implied consent. The subjects covered include blood tests, catheterization and blood transfusions.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1999
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Competence: An outcome-based approach as a model for practice
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The recent publicity about mortality rates amongst cardiac surgery patients in Bristol has shaken public confidence in the safety of services and the competency of clinicians. Many healthcare professionals are aware that practice in relation to national standards is inadequate. A job competence model was developed which describes roles in terms of outcome, accommodating new methods that could be developed in the future.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1999
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