This much awaited text equips nurses and other health-care professionals to deal with the legal issues they encounter in daily practice. Informative, relevant and up to date, this edition covers all recent changes to the law and legislation that affects the nursing profession. As the only local book of this nature, it is sure to become an invaluable resource for nurse practitioners and other health-care professionals. Undergraduate and postgraduate nursing students will also find it useful. Key features: completely comprehensive - addresses over 450 topics; presents topics alphabetically for ease of access; explains exactly what the law is and its implications for nursing; highlights aspects that require caution; and, applies to both the professional and private life of the nurse.