Jones S, Davies K
School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd, United Kingdom.
Int J Nurs Pract. 1999 Dec;5(4):184-8. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-172x.1999.00171.x.
There has been considerable discussion and debate in the United Kingdom regarding the role and function of the nurse. This article outlines the main tenets of the debate, namely the extended/expanded role and function, and gives a brief overview of the situation to date. Professional guidance from the United Kingdom Central Council for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors is explored and the implications this has for the nurse in the exercise of accountability. The legal implications of the nursing function in an expanded role capacity is discussed, in particular in relation to legal accountability, with reference to existing case law. Recommendations are made for the development of the expanded role.
在英国，关于护士的角色和职能一直存在大量的讨论和争论。本文概述了争论的主要原则，即扩展后的角色和职能，并简要介绍了目前的情况。探讨了英国护士、助产士和健康访视员中央理事会的专业指导意见，以及这对护士履行问责制的影响。讨论了护士在扩大后的角色中履行职能的法律影响，特别是在法律问责方面，并参考了现有判例法。针对扩展角色的发展提出了建议。
