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Ethics
Legal concepts and the judicial process
Anatomy of a lawsuit
Standards of care
Tort law
Nursing liability: defenses
Informed consent and patient self-determination
Documentation and confidentiality
Professional liability insurance
Nurse practice acts, licensure, and the scope of practice
Advanced nursing practice roles
Employment laws: corporate liability issues
Nursing administration and the nurse-manager
Delegation and supervision
Federal laws: The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Civil Rights Act of 1991
Acute care settings
Ambulatory care settings
Managed care settings
Community health settings
Long-term care settings
Academic settings.
Legal concepts and the judicial process
Anatomy of a lawsuit
Standards of care
Tort law
Nursing liability: defenses
Informed consent and patient self-determination
Documentation and confidentiality
Professional liability insurance
Nurse practice acts, licensure, and the scope of practice
Advanced nursing practice roles
Employment laws: corporate liability issues
Nursing administration and the nurse-manager
Delegation and supervision
Federal laws: The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Civil Rights Act of 1991
Acute care settings
Ambulatory care settings
Managed care settings
Community health settings
Long-term care settings
Academic settings.