Key Concepts and Issues in Nursing Ethics

Prof P Anne Scott retired from the University of Galway (formerly NUI Galway) in June 2021. On retirement she was awarded Professor Emerita status with the University. Immediately prior to retirement Prof Scott held the post of Vice President for Equality and Diversity NUI Galway (2016 – 2021). Anne has also been Dean of the Faculty of Education, Health and Community Liverpool John Moores University (2014-2016), Professor of Nursing and Head of the School of Nursing (2000-2006), and Deputy President and Registrar, Dublin City University (2006-2012). Her research interests include the ethics domain of health care practice, the philosophy and ethics of health care, judgement and decision-making in clinical practice and health services research - focusing on the health work force.

Prof. Scott is an experienced PhD supervisor and examiner. She has also been awarded in excess of 4 million euro in both national and European research grants and has published in excess of 150 international peer reviewed articles, book chapters and research reports.

Anne has been a member of a number of research funding agencies and health service agencies in Ireland and the UK – Board member of the Health Research Board, Founding member of the Irish Council for Bioethics, Board member of the Health Service Executive (Ireland), Chair of the Cervical Check Steering Committee in Ireland and Chair of the HEAnet Board of Directors. Currently, Anne is Board member of the Irish Higher Education Authority (HEA), and Chair of the Board of her local community centre.

Shane M Scott is a practitioner with a background in public policy, focussing on prudential and communication regulation. His interests include the ethical implications of public policy development and implementation, with a particular focus on resource allocation and nursing input into policy development.His academic background is as follows: MSc is in Public Policy and Administration (LSE), BA (Hons) (UCD).