Previous edition published: 2010.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

An introduction to ethics and the law: a perspective for nurses -- Ethical theories: their meaning for nurses -- Guiding ethical decision making: resources for nurses -- The Canadian legal system -- Regulation of the nursing profession -- Informed consent: rights and obligations -- The nurse's legal accountabilities: professional competence, misconduct, malpractice, and nursing documentation -- Complexity at the end of life: the ethical and legal challenges -- Ethical and legal issues related to advancing science and technology -- Safeguarding patient rights -- Perspectives on the rights of nurses -- Ethical issues in leadership, the organization, and approaches to the delivery of care

Prepare for practice with the essential text dedicated to Canadian legal and ethical issues! Focused solely on the ever-changing, and often complex health care landscape in Canada, Ethical & Legal Issues in Canadian Nursing 4th, Edition expertly covers the often intertwined ethical and legal issues that health care professionals face today. This fourth edition includes discussion points at the end of every chapter along with tables and illustrations to help you fully comprehend the material. Plus, the clear and straightforward writing style presents information just as you will encounter it in your day-to-day practice, ensuring you're even more prepared to make an impact from the start! -- From the publisher.