Category: Ethics

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…

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…

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…

Introduction The Code of Ethics is one of the essential elements of the profession for any specialist in any field. This statement is especially relevant for nurses since the lives of many people depend on them. That is why understanding and following the Code of Ethics provisions are student nurses’ primary duties. The author of…

Table of Contents Introduction The Code and Our Facility Conclusion References Introduction Healthcare becomes more and more complex every day. Changes occur so rapidly that it is near to impossible to be on top of all of the changes all of the time. There have been issues with nursing ethics from the very beginning but…

Those nurses who work with chronically ill patients need to pay much attention to these patients’ autonomy, desire, and will. Therefore, the most effective organizational environment should include many opportunities for respecting patients’ interests, views regarding their disease, and independence. In spite of the fact that all patients’ rights should be addressed in healthcare settings,…

Introduction Ethical theories are visions of our ethical responsibilities and guidance to a person’s decision-making. Ethical theories set standard rules to make people behave reasonably and discreetly when trying to clarify what is right and what is wrong. There are many types of ethical theories that affect every person differently. It is important to understand…

Table of Contents Introduction Prisoners’ Risk of Traumas Conclusion Reference Introduction Places of incarceration have characteristics that have a profound impact on the behavior and health of prisoners. Being imprisoned is often the cause of increased risks and vulnerability to hazards. Moreover, inmates often experience physical and psychological problems due to their acts of isolation.…

Table of Contents Introduction Rationale for the Studies Ethical Problems Inherent in the Research Protocols Biomedical Ethical Principles Conclusion References Introduction The research of scientific papers conducted on the topic of ethical issues is of value. This is since obtaining this information can help prevent ethical problems in the future when working with patients. Particular…

Euthanasia is a medical practice of ending the life of a suffering patient with the injection of barbiturate or paralytic. Assisted death is legal in the majority of the European Union countries, Colombia, and several American states. However, the countries where euthanasia is legal are in the minority. Indeed, this medical practice is immensely contradictory…