Record #:

26275

Author(s):

Isil, Olivia

Abstract:

Twentieth-century medical progress has required the nurse to act more independently of the physician as the nurse observes, assesses, and instructs the patient. Nursing practice acts, professional declarations, and court decisions have identified these three activities as nursing functions.

Source:

Health Law Bulletin (NoCar KFN 7754 A1 H42x), Vol. Issue 50, July 1978, p1-12, f

Subject(s):

Nurses; Health care providers--Law and legislation