The Human Rights ACT: A Practical Guide for Nurses

By Rosie Wilkinson and Helen Caulfield

The Human Rights Act 2000 gives every citizen a clear statement of their rights and responsibilities. For public authorities - such as the NHS - the Act makes it a legal duty to respect and foster the rights of citizens as set out in the European Convention on Human Rights. This work has been written by nursing-related professionals. Intended to be of practical use for nurses in their day-to-day relationships with patients and clients, the guide explores the impact of The Human Rights Act on key areas such as health law and ethics, patient rights and non-discrimination. Particular emphasis is placed on the role of the nurse in safeguarding patients' rights and several case studies are included to illustrate issues raised by the Act.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1861562063
• ISBN13: 9781861562067
• Release Date: November 2000
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"