Nur 391 Ethical And Legal Issues In Nursing Research Paper
Ethical and Legal Issues in Nursing
Sherry Cox, Talia Mukhlis, Siobhan Wilson
NUR/391
February 23, 2015
Lisa Alexander
Ethical and Legal Issues in Nursing
Ethics and societal values are part of what makes each individual unique. We all form our opinions based on what we believe in our hearts to be the right way to act and think. As nurses, sometimes these personal values correlate with our professional beliefs, and sometimes they may not. There are times that we may have religious or philosophical views that are not in conjunction with the opinions of the patients or families we care for. When this occurs, we must focus on what our professional code of ethics dictates is an appropriate response.
“A code of ethics is a written public …show more content…
According to Blais and Hayes (2011) “when called into court as a witness, the nurse has a duty to assist justice as far as possible” (p. 91). She must answer all questions honestly. If she does not remember, then she should say so or rely on the notes that she has taken. She should not fear any repercussions from her employer. The incidences were reported to the facility at the time, and yet the hospital did nothing. As in the first case, the nurse must also be an advocate for patient safety. She has a legal responsibility to report the negligent nurse. This is in the best interest of the patient as well as any future patients that the nurse …show more content…
“Professional nurses engage with persons as they face myriad health decisions and desire to have straight thinking about issues involving choices of human health and quality of life” (Milton, 2014, p.201). Patients look to nurses for that ability to think clearly when they cannot. In the critical thinking exercise, the nurse must advocate, defend and protect that patient as well as patients in the future by being as honest and accurate in the malpractice hearing as she is able. In reference to the six caps exercise the nurse must put her own feelings aside and again advise the family as to what will be in the best interests of the woman who is unable to speak for herself. The family has the options of including the ethics committee in making their final choice as to how to proceed in the decision regarding their family member. As nurses, we are called upon to do much more than just provide health care. We must always utilize the information and guidance available from the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics when we have questions as to how proceed in the advocacy or protection of our client. Despite having our own unique morals and values as people, we must remember that when we are performing as nurses, we must put aside our personal preferences and stay faithful to the oath we took to protect and do no harm to the patient we care
Sherry Cox, Talia Mukhlis, Siobhan Wilson
NUR/391
February 23, 2015
Lisa Alexander
Ethical and Legal Issues in Nursing
Ethics and societal values are part of what makes each individual unique. We all form our opinions based on what we believe in our hearts to be the right way to act and think. As nurses, sometimes these personal values correlate with our professional beliefs, and sometimes they may not. There are times that we may have religious or philosophical views that are not in conjunction with the opinions of the patients or families we care for. When this occurs, we must focus on what our professional code of ethics dictates is an appropriate response.
“A code of ethics is a written public …show more content…
According to Blais and Hayes (2011) “when called into court as a witness, the nurse has a duty to assist justice as far as possible” (p. 91). She must answer all questions honestly. If she does not remember, then she should say so or rely on the notes that she has taken. She should not fear any repercussions from her employer. The incidences were reported to the facility at the time, and yet the hospital did nothing. As in the first case, the nurse must also be an advocate for patient safety. She has a legal responsibility to report the negligent nurse. This is in the best interest of the patient as well as any future patients that the nurse …show more content…
“Professional nurses engage with persons as they face myriad health decisions and desire to have straight thinking about issues involving choices of human health and quality of life” (Milton, 2014, p.201). Patients look to nurses for that ability to think clearly when they cannot. In the critical thinking exercise, the nurse must advocate, defend and protect that patient as well as patients in the future by being as honest and accurate in the malpractice hearing as she is able. In reference to the six caps exercise the nurse must put her own feelings aside and again advise the family as to what will be in the best interests of the woman who is unable to speak for herself. The family has the options of including the ethics committee in making their final choice as to how to proceed in the decision regarding their family member. As nurses, we are called upon to do much more than just provide health care. We must always utilize the information and guidance available from the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics when we have questions as to how proceed in the advocacy or protection of our client. Despite having our own unique morals and values as people, we must remember that when we are performing as nurses, we must put aside our personal preferences and stay faithful to the oath we took to protect and do no harm to the patient we care