This comprehensive new textbook covers core ethical & legal content for pre-registration nursing students. It provides readers with a sound understanding of the interrelationships between the NMCs code of conduct standards & competencies ethics & relevant sections of the English legal system. The only truly integrated text in the field it opens with overviews of law & nursing & ethical theories & nursing. It goes on to explore key areas of contention -- such as negligence confidentiality & consent -- from legal & ethical perspectives mapping the discussion onto the NMC code of conduct. The chapters include objectives patient-focused case scenarios key points activities questions areas for reflection further reading & a summary. Case law & statutes & ethical theories are presented where appropriate. Written by an experienced nurse-lecturer with a law & ethics teaching background Law Ethics & Professional Issues for Nursing is essential reading for all pre-registration nursing students as well as students of other healthcare professions.