Dr Helen Taylor

Senior Lecturer, Allied Health Sciences

Institute of Health & Society

Contact Details

email: h.taylor@worc.ac.uk

tel: 01905 85 7534

Bar Vocational Course/Post Graduate Diploma Bar Vocational Studies

Graduate Diploma in Law

PhD

BSc Nursing

Registered Nurse Qualification

PGCE

Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods

Teaching & Research

I am currently working on a project which explores healthcare practitioners` knowledge, attitudes and practise in relation to the law surrounding safeguarding, and promoting the dignity and autonomy of vulnerable older adults.   I undertake PhD supervision and examination in any area relating to my teaching areas:   

  • Healthcare law, particularly issues relating to:

            Consent
            Clinical negligence 
            Mental capacity 
            Accountability and responsibility 
            Confidentiality 
            Crimes against the vulnerable

  • Elder abuse
  • Record keeping and documentation
  • Clinical decision making
  • Assessment processes
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Research methods  

Professional Experience

I am: a barrister (non-practising) (Called to the Bar July 2008) with a special interest in healthcare law and related crime; a qualified teacher with wide experience of working with students of all ages – from 11+ to PhD; also a practising registered nurse.

Publications

Book
Taylor, H., (in progress) “Nursing and health Survival Guide: Safeguarding Older Adults” Harlow, Pearson Education Ltd.
Taylor, H., (2005) “Assessing the nursing and care needs of older adults” Oxford, Radcliffe Publishing Ltd.

Book chapter
Taylor, H.J. (2011) A caring moment with Margaret. In “Caring moments – the discourse of reflective practice” Ghaye, A. and Lilleyman, S. (Eds.) Quay Books, pp. 65-79 (2nd Edition)

Journals
Taylor, H., (2007) “The case law of the European Court of Justice has had a far greater impact on the development of EC law than any of the various treaties. Discuss” The Law Student Journal. (In association with Pearson Longman). http://www.studentlawjournal.com/articles/2007/ugra/cslwimp.pdf  

Taylor, H.J. (2003) “An exploration of the factors that affect nurses’ record keeping.” British Journal of Nursing 12, 12. 751-8

Taylor, H.J. (2003) “It’s not what you do - it’s the way that you do it” Nursing Older People. 14, 10, 32  

Taylor, H.J. (2001) “Patients have a right to respect” Nursing Times, 97, 50.19  

Taylor, H.J. (1999) “Health education in primary schools: fulfilling the needs of Kelly and Jamie?” Primary Practice, No. 21, September. 33-35  

External Responsibilities