McInnis LA, Parsons LC
Thoughtful nursing practice: reflections on nurse delegation decision-making. [Journal Article, Review]
Nurs Clin North Am 2009 Dec; 44(4):461-70.
This article discusses delegation challenges and legal and regulatory oversight associated with delegation in the clinical practice setting. The authors address moral and legal attributes of the roles and responsibilities of health care providers regarding delegating health care interventions. The article also explores guiding principles and rules of delegation within professional standards, national practice guidelines, and state nurse practice acts. Nurse experts provide thoughtful reflection on nursing models and the role of delegation, emphasizing the critical role of delegation in extending the role of the health care professional in patient care services.
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