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This tenth edition is fully updated and incorporates legislative changes of all relevant practice areas in all states and territories in Australia. Ideal for students undertaking a diploma, bachelor’s or postgraduate degree, it will remain relevant throughout their careers as an invaluable reference guide that enhances the provision of safe, quality healthcare in Australia.

Key features

• Comprehensive and fully updated guide to the laws, codes and regulations that govern nursing and midwifery practice

• Includes relevant case law and hypothetical examples — shows how legal principles directly relate to daily clinical practice

• Legal, ethical and regulatory concepts introduced in an engaging way — easy to read and understand

• Includes practical considerations of ethical decision-making

• Logical sequencing and flow of information, with end-of-chapter review questions and key points boxes to support learning

• Cases and case examples throughout demonstrate concepts and application to practice

New to this edition

• Covers hot topics including voluntary assisted dying, changes to organ and tissue transplantation and donation, and updated discussion on codes of ethics and codes of conduct

• Provides the most comprehensive guide to mental health legislation of any text available for undergraduate and postgraduate nurses and midwives in Australia

• Instructor and student ancillaries including multiple-choice questions and answer guidance for chapter questions

• Content relevant to enrolled nurses