Various pieces of legislation are enacted in each State/Territory underpinning nursing practice. Identify the legislation relevant to South Australia State/Territory relating to the following and describe how these pieces of legislation impact your nursing practice: a) Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act: b) Health (drugs and poisons) legislation: c) Mental health legislation:

Various pieces of legislation are enacted in each State/Territory underpinning nursing practice. Identify the legislation relevant to South Australia State/Territory relating to the following and describe how these pieces of legislation impact your nursing practice: a) Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act: b) Health (drugs and poisons) legislation: c) Mental health legislation:

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

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