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Speed, G. |
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Advanced nurse practice |
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Journal Article |
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2003 |
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Nursing dialogue: A Professional Journal for nurses |
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10 |
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6-12 |
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Nurse practitioners; Cross-cultural comparison; Law and legislation; Advanced nursing practice |
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The concept and characteristics of advanced nursing practice in New Zealand and overseas is compared with the nurse practitioner role. There is an international debate over definitions of advanced nursing and the range of roles that have developed. The rationale for the nurse practitioner role in New Zealand is examined, along with the associated legislation currently before Parliament. Job titles and roles of nurses within the Waikato Hospital intensive care unit are discussed and ways of developing the role of nurse practitioner are presented. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1096 |
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McKenna, B.; Poole, S. |
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Debating forensic mental health nursing [corrected] |
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Miscellaneous |
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Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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7 |
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6 |
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18-20 |
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Psychiatric Nursing; Law and legislation; Cross-cultural comparison; History of nursing |
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Forensic mental health nursing roles have developed along different lines in the United States and the United Kingdom. The authors suggest that New Zealand nurses consider the evolution of such roles here. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1043 |
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1027 |
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Lewis, T. |
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Euthanasia: A Foucauldian analysis |
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2005 |
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ScholarlyCommons@AUT |
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Law and legislation; Euthanasia; Ethics; Pain management; Terminal care; Nursing; Palliative care |
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This study drew upon the theoretical insights of Michel Foucault to provide a discursive analysis of the term euthanasia, and the issues surrounding the “right-to-die”. It involved an analysis of primary texts from; nursing, general, and legal literature as well as the media between the years 2002-2004. Drawing upon data researched, the study analyses the main discourses regarding the practice of euthanasia for terminally ill individuals. The two competing discourses that emerged were what the author termed the sanctity-of life-discourse and the right-to-die discourse. The aim of the study was to uncover the discourses understanding of “truth” regarding the right-to-die. The analysis revealed that a small percentage of cancer sufferers (5%) die with their pain insufficiently treated and the right-to-die discourse claims that no individual should have to suffer needlessly, asserting the individuals right to autonomy. Directly opposing this is the sanctity-of life-discourse which states all life is sacred and nothing can justify euthanasia as an acceptable practice in society. These findings indicate the need for effective palliative care and pain management when caring for the terminally ill individual. The legal, ethical and moral implications of euthanasia are many and this study discusses the effects these may have on health professionals involved with the care of terminally ill patients. The study revealed an increasing deployment of the right-to-die discourse in the media and revealed concerns regarding the nursing profession's lack of preparation to deal with euthanasia if it becomes a legal option in end of life care. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1226 |
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