{"product_id":"the-human-rights-act-isbn-9781861562067","title":"The Human Rights Act","description":"The Human Rights Act came into effect on 2nd October 2000, giving 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.  \u003cp\u003eThis timely book has been written by nursing-related professionals who are nationally recognised for their experience in nursing and its relation to ethics and the law. Intended to be of practical use for nurses in their day to day relationships with patients and clients, this guide explores the impact of The Human Rights Act on key areas such as health law and ethics, patient rights and non-discrimination.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParticular 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. Written for nurses and other healthcare professionals, this guide provides an informed overview of the Human Rights Act and its ramifications for healthcare services in the twenty-first century.\u003c\/p\u003e  Introduction.  \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Context and General Importance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEuropean Convention.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHuman Rights Act Legislation \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: How the HRA will Relate to Healthcare.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRight to Life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Other Countries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmerican Bill of Rights.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCanada.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePatients Charter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCode of Professional Conduct\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNursing Perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePatients Perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Case Studies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfidentiality.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Protection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsent.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbortion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransplantation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChildren.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWithdrawal of Treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEuthanasia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreatment Choices.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendices.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConvention Rights Incorporated into the Human Rights Act 1998.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eICN Code for Nurses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eRosie Wilkinson and Helen Caulfield are the authors of The Human Rights Act: A Practical Guide for Nurses, published by Wiley.   The Human Rights Act came into effect on 2nd October 2000, giving 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.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis timely book has been written by nursing-related professionals who are nationally recognised for their experience in nursing and its relation to ethics and the law. Intended to be of practical use for nurses in their day to day relationships with patients and clients, this guide explores the impact of The Human Rights Act on key areas such as health law and ethics, patient rights and non-discrimination.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParticular 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. Written for nurses and other healthcare professionals, this guide provides an informed overview of the Human Rights Act and its ramifications for healthcare services in the twenty-first century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990260990181,"sku":"NP9781861562067","price":73.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781861562067.jpg?v=1761787104","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-human-rights-act-isbn-9781861562067","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}