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Angela Smith is a Senior Lecturer in Nursing at Swansea University, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science and the School of Health and Social Care. She holds a First-Class LLB (Hons) in Law, an MA in Ethics and Social Philosophy, and an LLM in Law, alongside being a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Her academic roles include teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, focusing on legal and ethical topics such as consent, confidentiality, and mental capacity law. She also leads on Research Integrity, Ethics, and Governance within the Faculty and serves as an Academic Integrity Officer.
Education:
- LLB (First Class Honours), Swansea Institute of Higher Education (2000-2003)
- PGCE (FE) (Distinction), Cardiff University
- MA in Ethics and Social Philosophy, Cardiff University
- LLM (Distance Learning), University of Bristol
Research Interests: Angela’s work centers on intersections of law and healthcare, particularly consent, mental capacity, reproductive law, and clinical governance. Her publications explore informed consent challenges, ethical dilemmas in pediatric care, and legal frameworks for end-of-life decisions. She has contributed chapters to health and social care textbooks and frequently engages with professional bodies like NHS health boards.
Teaching & Professional Contributions: She designs modules on bioethics, healthcare law, and professional accountability for diverse healthcare disciplines. Her teaching spans nurses, paramedics, and physicians, emphasizing practical application of legal principles in clinical settings.
Awards:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
