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Jaime R Ganschow

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PubMed2002

Introduction to the law.

OBJECTIVES: To provide an introduction to the legal concepts that are involved in negligence suits involving oncology nurses. DATA SOURCES: Medline, Lexis, Westlaw, legal literature and texts. CONCLUSIONS: To avoid liability and guard against negligence or malpractice suits, the oncology nurse must be aware of the legal responsibilities of each aspect of the nursing role. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Protecting yourself against medical malpractice begins by understanding terms and concepts that are essential in instituting legal action against the nurse and incorporating the appropriate risk reduction practices into daily practice.

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PubMed2002

Legal issues in the early detection and monitoring of cancer.

OBJECTIVES: To identify the legal and ethical issues involved in the detection/monitoring of cancer. DATA SOURCES: Westlaw, Lexis, Medline, and legal and nursing literature. CONCLUSIONS: The introduction of genetic predisposition to cancer has increased the legal and ethical issues associated with the detection of cancer. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: The expanding role of nurses has opened up many exciting new roles in the area of early detection of cancer including genetic counseling. Along with the new opportunities comes increased legal liability and ethical controversies that oncology nurses must be aware of.

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