InfoLAW: Consent to Treatment: The role of the nurse

Consent may be implicit or explicit. Holding out an arm to have a blood pressure taken is implicit consent, whereas an ECG or blood gases may require explicit consent. The main types of consent in the health care setting are general consent as required for admission to and basic care in a health care facility...

Read More

The US Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade: Key considerations for Canadian nurses

Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the US Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade: Key considerations for Canadian nurses1 Disclaimer: This page contains information in relation to U.S. law. The CNPS does not provide advice with respect to U.S. law. The information is included to provide appropriate context and support for the risk...

Read More