Accountability and legal issues in tissue viability nursing

H. Guy

Accountability and legal issues in tissue viability nursing

H. Guy

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Abstract

Avoidable pressure ulcers are being increasingly used as an indicator of substandard care. Healthcare professionals may have to account for their actions when a pressure ulcer occurs. This article highlights accountability and legal issues that nurses may encounter when Scaring for patients with wounds and, in particular, pressure ulcers.

Original language	English
Journal	Nursing Standard
Volume	66
Publication status	Published - 2010

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Accountability and legal issues in tissue viability nursing

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