With the practice of nursing becoming increasingly vulnerable to litigation, instructor's need to be able to explain legal and political aspects of nursing to students. This instructor's guide presents a broad spectrum of legal issues that impact on the practice of nursing and the nurse. Designed as a resource for nurses in many areas of clinical practice, this book should help the 2000 RNs that are involved in litigation within a 12-month period. An ethical framework, with a chapter on nursing ethics, as well as an introduction and a case study for each chapter that explores the ethical ramifications of each topic.