Clinical PracticeOpinion

Duty of care expanded

Scott TruemanJanuary 15, 2013
0 3 minutes read

Nursing staff have to be aware that a patient's sexual partners must be considered in ongoing treatment.

Please login below to view content or subscribe now.

Membership Login

Tags

Related Articles

Australian Aboriginal Medical Staff Assisting Patients

Earlier heart screening for Indigenous people can save lives

May 26, 2026
Nurse in scrubs holding hand of elderly patient. Scene portraying compassion, care, and medical support in a clinical setting, with healthcare services being rendered to a senior individual

Cultural competency doesn’t equal better nursing: Study

April 21, 2026
A doctor in a nursing home with a patient

Elder abuse under-recognised in hospitals

April 14, 2026
A senior gentleman of Hispanic decent, sits up on an exam table as his female nurse takes his blood pressure. The nurse is wearing blue scrubs and making small talk to put the gentleman at ease.

Senate Committee recommends passing nurse prescribing laws

March 3, 2026

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

© Copyright 2026, NationwideNews Pty Ltd All Rights Reserved. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy
Back to top button