Category: Ethics

The performance criteria I wish to improve on is functioning within an ethical framework. Nurses are obligated to provide quality care while navigating complex relationships with patients, families, and colleagues, wherein ethical conflict commonly occurs. Existing frameworks help nurses maintain integrity in these morally complex situations, and a lack of preparation could potentially undermine my…

Table of Contents Case Overview The Role of the Health Professional How to Resolve the Issue Conclusion References Case Overview Health promotion is a practice of encouraging particular types of lifestyle choices and habits in people as a way to improve their general wellbeing and lifespan. The action allows knowledgeable individuals to better enable and…

Table of Contents Introduction Overview of the Case Study Analysis of Ethical Issues in the Case Study Using the Ethical Decision-Making Model to Analyze the Case Study Effectiveness of Communication Approaches in the Case Study Resolving the Ethical Dilemma by Applying Ethical Principles Conclusion References Introduction Modern medical field requires new, high-quality ways of treating…

Main body Patient-centered care is a frequently mentioned concept in modern health care. Its main idea is to consider patients’ needs and achieve desired health outcomes by inviting patient input into making specific decisions. This type of care promotes improved self-management, patient satisfaction, and adherence to medication (Elwyn et al., 2014). Decision-making is a central…

Professional values and ethics determine competence among individuals working for profit-making entities. Medical practitioners, similarly, are expected to participate in activities and decision-making which enhance quality services to clients. Several ethical values and morals exist for healthcare expert working in different healthcare settings (Tilley et al., 2019). For instance, nurses are encouraged to interact positively…

Table of Contents Introduction Ethical Theories Ethical Principles Why Alan’s Family Needed to Advocate on His Behalf How the Situation Could Have Been Avoided The Rights That Alan and His Family Have The Contradictions in the Story Conclusion References Introduction Medication used to manage critical care patients primarily focuses on extending life. Like in the…

Table of Contents Introduction Critical Incident Description Ethical Analysis of the Incident Conclusion References Introduction Work in the health care sector is inseparably connected with interaction with patients, which means that conflict situations increase significantly. Different worldviews, national-ethnic and cultural differences, and specific human behavior often become initiators of practical communication problems. This is especially…

Abstract Various types of body modifications (tattooing, piercing, plastic surgery, etc.) have always caused controversy in society. Theoretically, people have the right to change their appearance; nevertheless, from an ethical point of view, a number of questions arise among those who live close to such people. One of the basic and central questions is where…

Introduction Healthcare regulatory compliance is the compliance of a health care organization with laws, rules, guidelines, and specifications. It is a continuous process of meeting or exceeding the legal, ethical, and professional standards applicable to a particular healthcare organization. Health care organizations need to develop effective processes, policies, and procedures to determine appropriate behavior, train…

Ethics has a fundamental value to nurses in their professional lives. The ANA Code of Ethics can be used by them through applying the essential values, realizing the boundaries of loyalty and obligations, and responsibilities beyond individual patient contact. ANA can help nurses through ethical education, allowing to make informed, competent, and responsible decisions. It…