1. 1: An Introduction to Ethics and the Law: A Perspective for Nurses - p. xiv 2. 2: Ethical Theories: Their Meaning for Nurses - p. 14 3. 3: Guiding Ethical Decision Making: Resources for Nurses - p. 48 4. 4: The Canadian Legal System - p. 75 5. 5: Regulation of the Nursing Profession - p. 99 6. 6: Informed Consent: Rights and Obligations - p. 130 7. 7: The Nurse’s Legal Accountabilities: Professional Competence, Misconduct, Malpractice, and Nursing Documentation - p. 162 8. 8: Complexity at the End of Life: The Ethical and Legal Challenges - p. 197 9. 9: Ethical and Legal Issues Related to Advancing Science and Technology - p. 243 10. 10: Safeguarding Patient Rights - p. 276 11. 11: Perspectives on the Rights of Nurses - p. 313 12. 12: Ethical Issues in Leadership, the Organization, and Approaches to the Delivery of Care - p. 338 13. Glossary - p. 367 14. Index - p. 377
1. 1: An Introduction to Ethics and the Law: A Perspective for Nurses - p. xiv 2. 2: Ethical Theories: Their Meaning for Nurses - p. 14 3. 3: Guiding Ethical Decision Making: Resources for Nurses - p. 48 4. 4: The Canadian Legal System - p. 75 5. 5: Regulation of the Nursing Profession - p. 99 6. 6: Informed Consent: Rights and Obligations - p. 130 7. 7: The Nurse’s Legal Accountabilities: Professional Competence, Misconduct, Malpractice, and Nursing Documentation - p. 162 8. 8: Complexity at the End of Life: The Ethical and Legal Challenges - p. 197 9. 9: Ethical and Legal Issues Related to Advancing Science and Technology - p. 243 10. 10: Safeguarding Patient Rights - p. 276 11. 11: Perspectives on the Rights of Nurses - p. 313 12. 12: Ethical Issues in Leadership, the Organization, and Approaches to the Delivery of Care - p. 338 13. Glossary - p. 367 14. Index - p. 377