Chapter 8 deals with the legal issues in nursing and healthcare. The following discussion topics relate to this chapter. There are many legislative items from which to choose. Please do not duplicate material discussed in your classmates posts.
Discuss a law that specifically affects patient's rights. Include in your discussion a brief explanation of the law, its category, and the implications for nurses.
Discuss a law that specifically affects nurse's rights. Include in your discussion a brief explanation of the law, its category, and its implications.
Visit the FNA website http://www.floridanurse.org/legislative/index.asp and view the legislative activities weekly updates. Comment on what you believe to be the most significant point and why. Include the implications for nurses delivery of healthcare.