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Chapter 10

Ethical and Legal Aspects in Nursing

Ethics and Bioethics
Ethics and Bioethics
Ethics is a philosophical study of moral actions. Ethics attempts to determine what is valuable for individuals and society. It examines the rational ...
Nursing Ethical Principles I
Nursing Ethical Principles I
Ethical principles serve as the moral compass in the longstanding tradition of nursing, guiding healthcare professionals in their interactions with ...
Nursing Ethical Principles II
Nursing Ethical Principles II
Ethical principles are essential in guiding nurses to fulfill their responsibilities, focusing on the quality of nursing care and decision-making. These ...
Ethical Standards I
Ethical Standards I
The American Nurses Association (ANA) created and implemented the first nationally accepted Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements. The ...
Ethical Standards II
Ethical Standards II
Ethical standards are the backbone of nursing practice, guiding nurses as they interact with patients, families, and colleagues. These standards are ...
Ethical Issues
Ethical Issues
Nurses are essential in patient care, upholding the ethical principles of their profession and effectively navigating ethical dilemmas. Neglecting ethical ...
Ethical Dilemmas I
Ethical Dilemmas I
Ethical dilemmas in nursing are of utmost importance, as they often arise from the tension between adhering to core ethical principles and the practical ...
Ethical Dilemmas II
Ethical Dilemmas II
Resolving an ethical dilemma in healthcare involves a systematic approach that considers every aspect of the issue, respecting both the patient's ...
Sources of Law
Sources of Law
Laws form the essential rules set by governing authorities to shape and control societal behavior. In nursing, laws guide actions, safeguard patient ...
Standards of Care I
Standards of Care I
Federal statutes profoundly impact nursing practice, providing critical guidelines to ensure patient care is equitable, accessible, and of the highest ...
Standards of Care II
Standards of Care II
Nurses bear specific legal responsibilities under several federal statutes, including: • The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ...
Nurses' Legal Responsibilities I
Nurses' Legal Responsibilities I
In healthcare, informed consent is a crucial process that involves thoroughly communicating medical treatment options to patients, including benefits, ...
Nurses' Legal Responsibilities II
Nurses' Legal Responsibilities II
Establishing a secure, collaborative nurse-patient relationship is crucial for delivering high-quality care. This relationship, founded on trust, respect, ...
Nurses' Legal Responsibilities III
Nurses' Legal Responsibilities III
Nurse-to-nurse relationships are legally required to adhere to professional standards, ensuring a respectful and positive working environment. ...
Accountability and Responsibility of a Nurse I
Accountability and Responsibility of a Nurse I
Accountability in nursing is a fundamental principle that underscores the obligation of nurses to take responsibility for their actions and answer for any ...
Accountability and Responsibility of a Nurse II
Accountability and Responsibility of a Nurse II
Professional accountability in nursing is a multifaceted concept that encompasses professional ethics, legal standards, and employment expectations. This ...
Torts I
Torts I
Torts in nursing are wrongful acts that can harm patients and potentially lead to civil liability for the involved nurse. These wrongful acts range from ...
Torts II
Torts II
Intentional torts in healthcare refer to deliberate actions that cause harm or infringe on the rights of others. Understanding these torts is crucial for ...
Torts III
Torts III
Types of Quasi-intentional Torts in Healthcare Quasi-intentional torts in healthcare involve acts where intent is not directed to harm an individual but ...
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