Ethical Considerations in the Health Care Environment Chapter 13 Ethical Considerations in the Health Care Environment
Key Terms Ethics Moral behavior Belief Study of morals and moral choices Moral behavior Action emanating from conscience rather than actual evidence Belief Opinion accepted as true or real
Code of Ethics for Nurses Rules or standards of conduct of members of the nursing profession
Nursing: A Social Policy Statement Expresses the value of the social contract between society and profession of nursing
Moral Theories Teleological Utilitarianism Deontological
Principled Theories Autonomy Nonmaleficence Beneficence Justice
Resolving Ethical Dilemmas Clearly summarize the complete and relevant parts of the case Identify and seek missing information Identify moral components State dilemma correctly Identify course of action
End of Life Decisions Right-to-Die Legislation Decisions Who can make them? Competence versus incompetence? Advance directives?