Cover -- Contents -- Table of Cases -- Table of Statutes and Statutory Instruments -- Acknowledgements -- Preface -- Notes on the Authors -- 1 Introduction: Setting the Scene -- Introduction -- Background -- Initial Reflective Points - Examples -- Conclusion -- References -- 2 Theories of Ageing and Vulnerable Older People -- Introduction -- Theories of Ageing: Older People and Vulnerability -- Older People and Vulnerability -- Development of the NHS and Care of Vulnerable Older People: An Analysis of the UK Healthcare Context -- Highlighting Landmark Case Studies and an Analysis of Serious Case Reviews -- NMC Regulation and Implications for Practice: Fitness for Practice Analysis - Examples -- Key Concepts, Dignity of Care, Vulnerability and Safeguarding -- Conclusion -- References -- 3 Nursing Ethics and Vulnerable Older People -- Introduction -- The Principles of Holistic Care, Vulnerability and Vulnerable Older People -- Ethical Frameworks for Care -- Professional Nursing Ethics and Holistic Care -- Primary Care: The Impact of Healthcare Commissioning and (Person- Centred) Care for Older People - Since the Care Standards Act 2000 -- Healthcare, Vulnerability, the Nurse and Safeguarding -- Diversity and Older People Vulnerability -- Raising Concerns, Whistle-blowing -- Conclusion -- References -- 4 Human Rights and Vulnerable Older People -- Introduction and Background -- Human Rights and Ethics -- Human Rights and Research Ethics -- Human Rights and the law: Key Articles -- Mental Capacity and Best Interests -- Human Rights and Consent -- Human Rights and Informed Consent -- Conclusion -- References -- 5 Communication, Record Keeping and Quality of Care -- Introduction -- Principles of Communication and Record Keeping -- Vulnerable Older People -- Duty of Confidentiality and Record Keeping -- Communication and Record Keeping.
This comprehensive introduction provides nursing students and practitioners with a firm grounding in the applied ethics of caring for vulnerable older people, and a thorough explanation and application of the policies, frameworks, standards, and laws that govern safeguarding and care in the UK
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