Category: Ethics

Table of Contents Introduction Legal and Ethical Benefits and Drawbacks Moral Uniformity Ethical Egoist and Social Contract Ethicist Ethical Principles and Concepts Professional Code of Ethics Euthanasia in Relation to Practice of Nursing Conclusion References Introduction Many people feel that they have no control about when or how they are born, but they do have…

Table of Contents Ethical Issues Ethical Theories Shared Decision-Making Model Proposing and Defending Ethical Guidelines References Ethical Issues When making a decision about pursuing a medical career, an individual is to take full responsibility for one’s actions due to their major and direct impact on other people’s life expectancies and health. Thus, it goes without…

Table of Contents Introduction Literature Review Conclusion References Introduction The ethical considerations related to death have been at the center of the discussion of philosophers, policy-makers, health care providers, and other representatives of the involved spheres for many years. On the one hand, death is perceived as a phenomenon that does not depend on a…

Currently, there are several guidelines for practitioners that help work within the policy and law of each healthcare institution. It includes maintaining confidentiality and the use of appropriate ethical and legal principles when disclosing information. Everyone, especially patients, deserve respect for their data and privacy; as a result, these guidelines are essential to building a…

Following the Nursing Code of Ethics: A Personal Experience Making an ethical choice in a nursing setting is often difficult due to the presence of a moral dilemma. However, following the Nursing Code of Ethics helps distinguish between making a sensible choice and a misguided attempt at doing so (American Nurses Association, 2018). A recent…

Table of Contents Background of Study Method of Study Results of Study Ethical Considerations Conclusion Reference Background of Study The clinical problem that led to this study involves the high prevalence of pressure ulcers among hospitalized patients. Initially, there were no definitive known ways to reduce pressure ulcers in hospitalized patients, and thus this study…

Abstract Development and adaptation of simulations in corporate training and learning is a modern tendency that is based on the fact that such tools are effective to make learners develop their skills and apply knowledge to real-life situations. In healthcare administration, many issues and topics can be learned with the help of simulations, including ethics,…

Table of Contents Introduction The Values at Stake The Principle of Justice The Principle of Veracity Conclusion References Introduction Nurses encounter numerous dilemmas in their daily life notwithstanding the working environment. Regardless of where the nurses work, they face multiple ethical dilemmas, which affect them as well as the patients. Bandman and Bandman (2002) argue…

The paradigm of nursing responsibilities has already gone far beyond providing medical assistance to the patients and dealing with documentation related to the treatment. Nowadays, the notion of nursing encompasses direct care provision, allocation of the treatment resources, communication with patients, and collaboration with public health resources in terms of healthcare promotion and policy introduction…

Table of Contents Clinical Situation Bioethical Decision Making Model Nursing Advocacy and the Nurse’s Role References Clinical Situation Ethics is a crucial component of nursing since it is the responsibility of a nurse to ensure that a vulnerable population is safe and provided with proper services. However, to address patients’ needs properly, a nurse often…