The influence of human rights on district nurse practice.
In the decade since its introduction, the Human Rights Act 1998 has had a profound effect on the way district nurses practice. New laws underpinning the principles and obligations of human rights law have seen a gradual legalisation of health care and a reigning in of the discretionary powers of health professionals such as district nurses.This article reflects on the Human Rights Act 1998's influence on district nurse practice.
Griffith
Richard
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School of Health Science, Swansea University, UK. richard.griffith@swan.ac.uk
Tengnah
Cassam
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