NCM 205 Nursing Leadership and Management Ms.

Sheilla Trajera

RA 9173 TNR 12 SSBP NCM 205 Legal Aspects of Nursing (Philippines Nursing Law and Jurisprudence) Nursing Jurisprudence Care Due Care Reasonable care under the circumstances Juris means law Prudence accountable; responsible; judicious; careful Jurisprudence the study of law The study of laws that affects the practice of nursing The study of nursing laws in the Philippines and how they are interpreted and applied

Standard of Care Skill and learning commonly possessed by members of the nursing profession What is reasonable and prudent from someone with knowledge and skills to do perform

Nurses are committed to ensuring safety and quality of care through: A. Self Regulation B. Professional Discipline C. Accountability to the public (E.g. Legal Risk for defective equipment)

Legal Aspect of Nursing (Philippine Nursing Law and Jurisprudence)