Understanding the legal implications of living wills
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The legality of living wills and clarification of the conditions that make an advance statement valid are explained. The practical application of a living will is explored using examples illustrating the necessary considerations that recognize the legalty of advance refusals of treatment.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2005
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Nurse prescribing: the big picture
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The proposed extension of the medications that British nurses are allowed to write prescriptions for is examined. The availability of training to qualify for prescribing nurse status is also examined.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2003
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Developing the role of the nurse endoscopist
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The author examines the specialization of nurse as a endoscopists. Topics include additional education, legal and ethical issues and patient consent.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2001
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