Mastering Ethical and Legal Issues in Canadian Nursing Practice

Stay ahead in your nursing career with Ethical & Legal Issues in Canadian Nursing, 5th Edition, the go-to resource for Canadian healthcare professionals. Written by renowned experts Margaret Keatings RN (Retired) MHSc, Pamela Adams RN BN MScN PhD JD, this comprehensive guide meticulously covers the complex and ever-evolving legal and ethical landscape in Canadian healthcare.

A Focused Approach to Canadian Healthcare

This edition delves into the intricacies of Indigenous legal and ethical perspectives, the legal and ethical challenges posed by SARS-CoV-2, and features case studies tailored to the Next-Generation NCLEX. The authors’ clear and straightforward writing style, accompanied by visually appealing design, presents information in a manner that mirrors real-world practice, ensuring you’re well-equipped to make a meaningful impact from day one.

Comprehensive Coverage of Key Topics

• Latest legislation, nursing standards, guidelines, and references
• Critical thinking encouraged through case scenarios, discussion points, and debates
• Regulatory and legal issues explored across multiple provinces and territories
• Key terms defined in bold type and further explained in the Glossary

New and Updated Content

This edition features thoroughly revised and expanded coverage of:

• Vulnerable populations, including Indigenous peoples, refugees, and LGBTQ2 individuals
• Advancing technologies and telemedicine
• Evolving scopes of practice for various categories of nurses
• Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
• Indigenous legal and ethical perspectives and ways of knowing and understanding related to health, healthcare, and decision making
• Legal and ethical challenges in the time of SARS-CoV-2

Enhance your nursing practice with Ethical & Legal Issues in Canadian Nursing, 5th Edition, the ultimate resource for Canadian healthcare professionals seeking to stay ahead in an ever-changing landscape.

Product Details:

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Edition: 5th
• Publication Date: November 14, 2023
• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 400
• ISBN-10: 0323827462
• ISBN-13: 978-0323827461