Understanding the legal implications of living wills

Article Abstract:

The legality of living wills and clarification of the conditions that make an advance statement valid are explained. The practical application of a living will is explored using examples illustrating the necessary considerations that recognize the legalty of advance refusals of treatment.

Living wills

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Nurse prescribing: the big picture

Article Abstract:

The proposed extension of the medications that British nurses are allowed to write prescriptions for is examined. The availability of training to qualify for prescribing nurse status is also examined.

Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners, Offices of health practitioners, not elsewhere classified, Nurses, Cover Story, Prescription writing

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Developing the role of the nurse endoscopist

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The author examines the specialization of nurse as a endoscopists. Topics include additional education, legal and ethical issues and patient consent.

Medical practice, Medical ethics, Medical protocols, Endoscopy

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