Category: Ethics

Pre operative nursing care The nursing admission should obtain both objective and subjective data about the patient and should assess whether the patient is eligible for treatment. Subjective data involves patients experience about the disease or condition in question, for example pain. (WHO, 2010) reveals that hernia is non tender and is painless unless it…

In light of the latest events related to the pandemic of coronavirus, multiple discussions related to infectious diseases and the ethical considerations related to them tend to arise more frequently. The ethics behind health care workers’ duties in the times of pandemics are questioned from the perspective of the limits of duties and responsibilities when…

The achievement of the most important tasks, such as improving the quality and relevance of health care for the population of the country, causes various ethical dilemmas. The development of specialized types of services and the implementation of broad preventive measures are largely determined by the observance of the principles of ethics and deontology. In…

An in vitro fertilized human ovum is recognized as juridical person and a biological human being neither owned by the in vitro fertilization patients nor by the physician who acts as an agent of fertilization. The facility in which the IVF takes place cannot also claim ownership of this IVF ovum, which is also known…

Table of Contents Introduction Conflicts Between Ethics and the Healthcare Reform Recommendations for Nurses to Negotiate Conflicts Development of Nursing Methods to Overcome Conflicts Consequences for Uninsured Patients Conclusion References Introduction Ethical issues addressed in nursing practice are not always associated with tense working conditions and the challenges that are directly related to the care…

The Health Services Administration Department outlines several values that guide and empower healthcare administrators. These include empathy, leadership, contemporary, multicultural, and integrity. Healthcare administrators use their competencies to manage care delivery systems and hospital networks. This is done to meet the health needs of more patients. As a professional focusing on this career path, leadership’s…

Table of Contents Introduction The Effects of the Reforms The History of Conflicts in Nursing The Role of Nurses in Conflict Negotiation Treatment of Uninsured Patients Conclusion References Introduction The recent healthcare reforms, including the Affordable Care Act that was passed during Obama’s presidency and the Trump administration’s subsequent attempts to repeal it, concerned themselves…

Table of Contents Introduction Case Background and Analysis Decision-making Process Conclusion References Introduction Vaccinations play a crucial role in the prevention of many diseases, and it is essential to do them early in life. However, some parents refuse to vaccinate their children based on various factors, such as religious beliefs, safety concerns, or specialists’ advice.…

It is obvious from the case that the year-long therapy has no significant positive effect on the patient’s mental health. Moreover, the addition of a previously unknown therapist and thus untreated eating disorder also poses an acute issue. As the patient’s case manager, I would advise them to consult with several other therapists who use…

In the nursing profession, decision-making is expected to ethical as prescribed by the Ethical Code of Conduct designed by the American Psychological Association (APA). Essential VIII implies that nurses should always remain professional in resolving complicated situations and daily practices. Professionalism can be regarded as the constant presentation of the core values to deliver high-quality…