Includes bibliographical references and index

Concept of law and human rights -- Ethics and patients' rights / Sue Watkinson -- The beginning of life to adulthood: human rights / Kathleen Chambers and Paul Buka -- Working safely with service users -- A trusting relationship -- Consent to treatment and mental capacity -- Vulnerable adults, older people and abuse -- Equality and diversity -- End-of-life care -- Impact of patients' rights on care

"The second edition of this acclaimed text integrates health care law and ethics in relation to patients' rights and in the context of everyday nursing and health care practice. Focusing on principles of law and including clear outlines of the essential legal precedent, the author lays a solid foundation for understanding the intersection of law, ethics and the rights of the patient. Comprehensive yet pocket-sized, this is essential reading for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals."--Publisher's website