Chapter 1. Introduction

  1. Stephen Tilley B.A., R.M.N., PhD.1,
  2. Roger Watson B.Sc., PhD., R.G.N., C.Biol., F.I.Biol., I.L.T.M., F.R.S.A.2
  1. Roger Watson,
  2. Stephen Tilley

Published Online: 11 FEB 2008

DOI: 10.1002/9780470774564.ch1

Book Title

Accountability in Nursing and Midwifery, Second Edition

Accountability in Nursing and Midwifery, Second Edition

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How to Cite

Watson, R. and Tilley, S. (2008) Introduction, in Accountability in Nursing and Midwifery, Second Edition (eds S. Tilley and R. Watson), Blackwell Science Ltd, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470774564.ch1

Editor Information

  1. 1

    Senior Lecturer, Nursing Studies, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh

  2. 2

    Professor of Nursing, School of Nursing, Social Work and Applied Health Studies, University of Hull, Hull

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 11 FEB 2008
  2. Published Print: 2 APR 2004

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780632064694

Online ISBN: 9780470774564

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Keywords:

  • nursing;
  • accountability;
  • clinical governance;
  • midwifery;
  • professionalism

Summary

This chapter contains section titled:

  • Historical perspective

  • An accountant looks at nursing

  • Accountability and clinical governance

  • Accountability and the law

  • A policy perspective

  • An NHS trust perspective

  • A manager speaks

  • Caring for children

  • Learning disabilities

  • Midwifery

  • Community nursing

  • Mental health nursing

  • Research

  • Conclusion

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