title: Nursing and the law. 6. Clinical responsibility.
abstract: Clinical responsibility for the nurse is considered under four related topics: accountability, competence, delegation and supervision. Nurses should be aware of their responsibilities in these areas.
authors.affiliation: Cardiac Services, Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol.
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Pennels
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000592:standards*; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration; D013041:Specialties, Nursing / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006113:United Kingdom