Are you a student nurse, a newly qualified RN, or a clinical educator preparing the next generation of safe, accountable healthcare professionals?
This is the essential UK guide to understanding and applying risk management in nursing practice.

In a world where clinical risk is constant and patient safety is non-negotiable, Risk and Responsibility offers a comprehensive, real-world handbook on how nurses prevent harm, uphold professional standards, and respond to incidents with clarity, candour, and confidence.

Written by UK nurse educator Megan Brooks, this book blends NHS realities with NMC expectations, equipping nurses with the tools to manage complexity, escalate concerns, reflect ethically, and document effectively.

✔ What you’ll learn inside:

• How to interpret the NMC Code, CQC expectations, and NICE guidelines

• The role of incident reporting (DATIX), root cause analysis, and reflective practice

• Infection prevention, medication safety, safeguarding, and lone working risks

• The science behind human error, cognitive load, and communication failure

• How to prepare for NMC revalidation, OSCEs, and reflective logs

• Real UK case studies, quizzes, glossary, templates, and practical tools

Whether you're preparing for clinical placement, leading a multidisciplinary team, or building a culture of safety, this book is your complete companion for navigating nursing risks with integrity and skill.

📘 Includes:

• UK-specific policy frameworks (NHS England, NICE, NMC, CQC)

• Templates for RCA, SBAR, reflection, audits, and documentation

• Chapter quizzes and answers for self-assessment and teaching

Professional. Practical. Indispensable.
A must-read for all nurses working in—or training for—the UK healthcare system.