Category: Ethics
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Ethics in Evidence-Based Practice
Table of Contents Introduction Clinical Research Ethical Safeguards and EBP EBQI Ethical Controversies and Principles Patients and Healthcare Improvement Conclusion References Introduction As the concept of evidence-based practice develops, the method begins distinguishing itself from other similar practices such as clinical research. Clinicians who would participate in either practice would submit their plans to the…
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The ANA Code of Ethics Overview
The ANA Code of Ethics is intended to guide nurses’ behavior in situations related to their work. In particular, it teaches the practice of independent creative making of decisions, a humanistic view of the patient, and protecting their rights. At the same time, using the ANA Code of Ethics in their work, the nurses are…
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The Tuskegee Syphilis Research: Violation of Principles of the Ethics Code
Table of Contents Introduction What was unethical? Conclusion References Introduction The Tuskegee Syphilis research violated several principles of the ethics code, which primarily are: respect for a person, justice, and beneficence. The stated goal of the study was to study the effects of untreated syphilis in 600 African—American men from Macon County, Alabama – from…
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Circumcision: Ethical and Human Issues
Table of Contents Introduction Arguments against circumcision Consideration of the child’s best interests Conclusion References Introduction Both male and female circumcision provokes the long-standing disputes among the members of different communities. The previous research findings reveal substantial controversies in views on the value and ethics of the procedure – some researchers suggest that circumcision provides…
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Medication Errors: Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing
Table of Contents Introduction Response Other occupations How the Nursing Profession Ought to Respond Sections of the State Nurse Practice Act violated Conclusion References Introduction Medication errors can have grave implications such as possible harm to the patient and loss of life (Burkhardt & Nathaniel, 2013). Nonetheless, at the Centura St. Anthony Hospital, medication error…
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Autonomy and Adequate Theory of Medical Ethics
Table of Contents Introduction Descriptive and prescriptive Responsive and extensive relation of autonomy Conclusion Work Cited Introduction The medical field has been in the recent past advanced in its technological sector. This has in turn led to saving lives of injured casualties. Thus, it has led to most heated debates that encase medical ethics of…
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Euthanasia: Ethical Theories About the Topic
Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Euthanasia is a controversial topic with many people from all walks of life arguing for and against it. I take a moderate stand and say that it can be allowed if six conditions (based on the law in the Netherlands) are met. Some academicians and associations…
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Nursing Legal and Ethical Issues Case
Table of Contents Ethical Discussion Legal Discussion Advice References Ethical Discussion Aging is the period of hard decisions, a variety of ethical approaches, and the inabilities to decide what is right or wrong with respect to a particular situation. As a rule, the elderly start planning their old age beforehand discusses their preferences and demands,…
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Ethical and Policy Factors in Care Coordination
Introduction Nursing homes, also known as residential nursing homes or care home with nursing, are facilities that provide health care for people with distinct conditions or various types of disabilities. A Nursing home focuses on providing such care for individuals who may have struggled with daily life and may need attention. Such people may be…
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Civil and Ethical Work Environments for Nurses
Table of Contents Introduction Civility in Nursing Practice Importance of Leadership and Accountability Relationship of Incivility and Ethics in the Workplace Leadership Methods to Prevent Unethical Behavior Professional Code of Ethics and Its Benefits References Introduction Professionalism in the activities of nurses-leaders is the key to success not only in the work of nursing services…