David Atkinson

Lecturer in Adult Nursing

School/Directorate
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Public Health
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David is a lecturer in Adult Nursing with 20 years' experience and has worked at two other universities. He has an MA in Medical Ethics and Law and a Master's degree in Education.

Areas of interest include Medical Ethics and Law, and Leadership and Management.

‘Leadership’ in Wound Care Today 2019 online Journal

Legal and Ethical Aspects (joint author Ch.11) in Understanding Ageing for Nurses and Therapists (2021), Springer. Switzerland.

Patient Safety in Clinical Practice- A Diverse Approach to Safe Healthcare for All (ch.3: ‘Equality, diversity, and inclusion in healthcare’. & Joint author ch.7: ‘Organisations, leadership-impact on patient safety’,) October 1, (2024) Routledge, London

Member of the International Forum of Teachers of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics since 2016

  • NMC Registrant Adult Nurse
  • Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
  • Member of the International Forum of Teachers of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics