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1. Leaving in good time: multidisciplinary meetings are needed for effective discharge planning

Author

Tarling, Maggie

Subjects
Hospitals -- Admission and discharge, Meetings -- Analysis -- Methods, Medical personnel -- Management -- Analysis -- Methods, Company business management, Health, Health care industry
Abstract

FOR SOME people, meetings are simply interruptions of their working days. For others, they provide opportunities to communicate with other team members and add to the social dynamics of the [...]

Published
2008

7. Evaluation of an evidence-based nursing tool for acute hospitals

Author

Tarling, Maggie, Lambirth, Paul, Mackey, Therese, Stevenson, Grace, Votier, Sally, and Skeete, Marcia

Subjects
Nurses -- Quality management, Nurses -- Practice, Evidence-based nursing, Company business management, Health
Abstract

A tool is evaluated to assess the quality of nursing in acute hospital settings, focusing on how documentation of nursing care can be used to improve standards. Topics include the importance of nurse monitoring and the assessment of patients.

Published
2003

8. THE IMPLICATIONS OF NEGLIGENCE LAW ON DERMATOLOGICAL SURGICAL NURSING PRACTICE.

Author

Tarling, Maggie

Subjects
BASAL cell carcinoma, NEVUS, MELANOMA diagnosis, NEGLIGENCE, SKIN tumors, COLLECTION & preservation of biological specimens, BIOPSY, DERMATOLOGIC nursing, LEGISLATION, LEGAL liability, MEDICAL errors, NURSE practitioners, NURSING consultants, NURSING practice, RESPONSIBILITY, LAW, DIAGNOSIS
Abstract

This short article provides an overview of the legal system in the UK with a focus upon the civil law of negligence and its relevance for nursing practice. Further discussion is provided on the definition of negligence, duty of care, breach of duty and damage. Specific focus is given to the scope of nursing related to surgical dermatological nursing practice and the principle of vicarious liability. Duty of candour is also addressed. Some recommendations and suggestions on good practice are provided to assist in reducing the risk of exposure to claims of negligence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2016

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