Vital Notes for Nurses: Accountability

<i>Vital Notes on Accountability</i> is a concise, accessible guide which provides students and newly qualified staff with an understanding of key issues in professional practice. Nurses are accountable for their own practice and require a thorough understanding of their core responsibilities which underpin everyday practice in the health service today. <p>This introductory text in the ‘Vital Notes for Nurses’ series sets out a framework for accountability which consists of four ‘pillars’ – legal, ethical, employment and professional accountability – against which clinical issues can be considered.</p> <p>* Presents legal, ethical, employment and professional issues in an accessible way<br /> * Explores accountability, professional regulation, sources of funding and treatment in the health service<br /> * Examines complaints, human rights, negligence, consent, and confidentiality<br /> * Explores further applications in accountability<br /> * Each chapter includes learning objectives, scenarios and case studies</p>