RN, BN, LLB
Associate Lecturer
Contact Details for Ms Jayne Hewitt
Research expertise
- The relationship between law and ethics and how it impact on the professional practice of health care professionals
- Issues surrounding patient safety, in particular medication errors
Current teaching areas or responsibilities
- Course convenor 2792NRS, Health Law and Ethics
- Course convenor 1802NRS, Medication and Safe Administration
Publications
- “Do not resuscitate” orders in Queensland; examining the need to obtain consent. (2011) 31 Qld Lawyer 195
Biographical information
Jayne is a Registered Nurse with more than 25 years of clinical experience, mostly in ICU. Other clinical areas of interest include PACU, CCU and HDU. In addition to her extensive nursing experience, Jayne has also completed a Bachelor of Laws and is currently completing a Master of Health Law.
Jayne has a special interest in researching how the law impacts on the professional practice of health care professionals
Professional memberships
- Member of the Australasian Association of Bioethics and Health Law