Law and accountability for PNA practice

This article is the fifth in a series of discussion papers that outline how the professional nurse advocate role can strengthen their restorative clinical supervision practices. This article focuses more specifically on their legal responsibilities. It discusses the importance of professional nurse advocates having a clear and robust legal understanding so that their practice is safe and better informed. A special emphasis is placed on restorative clinical supervision confidentiality and record keeping. What aspects of the law a professional nurse advocate should consider is discussed and relevant guidance they should follow is highlighted.