Congress 2008 highlights - Wednesday
End Rule 12?
An attempt to abolish Rule 12 of the RCN Rules failed today after a procedural item in the final ten minutes of the debate successfully changed the wording of the original resolution. Read the full report of this debate.
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 - implications for health care, impact on nursing
The Mental Health Capacity Act (2005) came in to force in October 2007. The Act deals with liability for actions in connection with the care of a person who lacks capacity to consent to what is done. It establishes a new statutory scheme for 'lasting' powers of attorney and also enshrines - through an Advanced Directive - the ability for individuals to make provision in law for their future care and treatment options. Read the report of this discussion.
Young, gay and ignored
RCN Council was urged this morning to develop guidance to help combat the homophobic bullying of young people after a resolution brought by RCN Hampstead Branch was voted through by delegates. Read the report of this discussion.