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End-of-Life Legal Considerations
The Journal for Nurse Practitioners , 10/15/09

Ward RL et al. – End–of–life decisions and the accompanying legal ramifications related thereto are important matters to be considered and understood by nurse practitioners (NPs). This article focuses on 3 potential legal issues: creating advance directives with patients and their families, withholding or withdrawal of life–sustaining treatment, and do–not–resuscitate orders. The article also discusses improving communication about end–of–life care, thereby avoiding any potential legal pitfalls. Additionally, a legal case summary is provided to illustrate the importance of documentation in the patient's medical record, as well as an overview of advance care planning.

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Nurse and Nurse Assistant Perceptions of Missed Nursing Care: What Does It Tell Us About Teamwork
Journal of Nursing Administration, 11/17/09 Relevance Score: 68%

Improving the Profession of Nursing in Slovenia
Nursing Science Quarterly, 11/03/09 Relevance Score: 68%

A randomized controlled trial in children with eczema: nurse practitioner vs. dermatologist
British Journal of Dermatology, 10/26/09 Relevance Score: 68%

Attitudes of nurse professionals and nursing students towards children with disabilities. Do nurses really overcome children's physical and mental handicaps
International Nursing Review, 11/16/09 Relevance Score: 67%

Fellowship in the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 11/05/09 Relevance Score: 67%