CHAPTER 8 Professional regulation of nursing practice This chapter will consider the legal regulation of nurses and midwives and standards of nursing practice in Australia, paying particular attention to the…
CHAPTER 9 Coroners’ Courts The role of Coroners’ Courts All of the states and territories have legislation dealing with the function of Coroners’ Courts and for once the title of…
CHAPTER 2 The relationship between law and ethics Perhaps the best way to provide an explanation of the relationship between law and ethics is to use a personal example. If…
CHAPTER 6 The administration of drugs Every year in Australia, almost 200 million prescriptions are dispensed — that is about 10 prescriptions per year per person. In any 2-week period,…
3 Petty Management Much of Florence Nightingale’s approach to nursing, and to life in general, was based on perceptive planning and good management – what she called being ‘in charge.’…
5 Bed and Bedding Notes on Nursing — Florence Nightingale Bed and bedding. A few words upon bedsteads and bedding; and principally as regards patients who are entirely, or almost…
9 Caring for the Carer Notes on Nursing — Florence Nightingale The focus of the advice in Notes on Nursing is the patient. But Florence Nightingale experienced in her own…
8 Observation of the Sick Notes on Nursing — Florence Nightingale What is the use of the question, Is he better? There is no more silly or universal question scarcely…
2 Health of Houses The comfort of home extends beyond its familiarity and amenities. It is, for those assailed by illness or injury, a source of strength and security in…
10 Health Literacy for Caregivers The work of a caregiver is usually based on generosity and bonds of affection. That is the caregiver’s greatest strength, but it is not enough….
