Why Legal Knowledge is Important for Nurses
Why legal knowledge is important for nurses
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Nurses are expected to function within the legislation, legal policies, statutes relevant to the profession and practice setting, and professional standards. |
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The standard of practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario states that registered nurses must base their practice on an understanding and analysis of the legislation that influences nursing. |
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Nurses must know the rights and obligations of nurses in interactions with patients, families of patients, other nurses, and other health care practitioners. |
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Nurses are now being, and will continue to be given increased responsibility, thereby increasing their exposure to lawsuits. |
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Many of the actions traditionally performed by nurses are being delegated to non-professionals, under the supervision of nurses. |