Janice Rider Ellis > Quotes

“When minors refuse care and legal guardians have authorized that care, do not proceed until legal clarification is given. Consult your nursing supervisor. This may be an issue for an ethics committee as well as for legal representation.”
― Janice R. Ellis, Nursing in Today's World

“The preferred method is for the nurse to speak directly to the prescriber, write down the order as received, and then read it back to the prescriber for verification. The prescriber must then review and sign the order as soon as practical.”
― Janice R. Ellis, Nursing in Today's World

“The nurse cannot guarantee a physician’s care but can guarantee that the patient will not be left without an advocate.”
― Janice R. Ellis, Nursing in Today's World

“Nurses who determine the need for restraints must obtain a physician’s order as soon as possible.”
― Janice R. Ellis, Nursing in Today's World

“The law places the responsibility for obtaining consent for medical treatment on the provider who will perform the procedure.”
― Janice R. Ellis, Nursing in Today's World