Overview

Anyone working in perinatal nursing will find use for this helpful reference. It provides precise explanation and guidance for the liability risks common to obstetrical and neonatal settings. Readers will come away with a working knowledge of health care law and its relation to clinical practice. Divided into four units, the book covers essential aspects relevant to maternity nurses and perinatal and neonatal specialists. The Law in General provides a basic explanation for understanding liability. Specific Perinatal Liability Issues offers precise coverage of more specific topics. Miscellaneous Liability Issues covers everything from staffing to communication problems between the nurse and the physician. The final unit, Contemporary Perinatal Nursing , deals with the hottest topics in perinatal nursing today, including The Nurse As Expert Witness, Professional Liability Insurance, and Advanced Nursing Practice. This preventative guide is a must-have for anyone working in the field

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Author:   Donna Miller Rostant ,  Rebecca F. Cady
Publisher:   Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Imprint:   Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Dimensions:   Width: 21.30cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 27.70cm
Weight:   0.839kg
ISBN:  

9780397552764

ISBN 10:   0397552769
Pages:   368
Publication Date:   02 October 1999
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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