Nursing Role And Scope Ethical Risks Making Decisions And Taking Action

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1. Think about the ethical theories and the moral conflicts you have experienced in the past. Have you used one of these approaches to resolving conflict? Which theory or approach have you used?

Ethical Theories

-Natural Law Theory

-Deontology

-Utilitarianism

-Ethic of Care

-Ethical Principlism

EXAMPLES OF SOME THEMES IN THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR NURSES

WITH INTERPRETIVE STATEMENTS

  • Respect for autonomy
  • Relationships
  • Patients’ interests
  • Collaboration
  • Privacy
  • Competent practice
  • Accountability and delegation
  • Self-preservation
  • Environment and moral obligation
  • Contributions to the nursing profession
  • Human rights
  • Articulation of professional codes by organizations.

  • 2. Has there ever been a time when you have experienced the dilemma of having to make a choice that you know will affect the well-being of another individual? Have you ever experienced moral suffering?