front 1 autonomy | back 1 refers to freedom of external control for politics and government, in health care similar |
front 2 respect for autonomy refers to the commitment to include _______________ in decisions about all aspects of care as a way of acknowledging their independence. | back 2 patients |
front 3 beneficence | back 3 taking positive actions to help others. the principle of beneficence is fundamental to the practice of nursing and medicine. The agreement to act with b. implies that the best interests of the patient remains more important then self. Implies that nurses practice service to others, even daily |
front 4 nonmaleficence | back 4 Maleficence= harm or hurt, so nonmaleficence is the avoidance of harm or hurt. |
front 5 nonmaleficence in health care, ethical practice involves the will to do good, but equal commitment to do no | back 5 harm |
front 6 justice | back 6 fairness. usually when discussing healthcare resources, or lack of availability to |
front 7 fidelity | back 7 refers to ability to keep promises by following through on your actions and interventions if you assess a patient for pain and offer a plan to manage the pain, encourages you to monitor the patient's response |
front 8 advocacy | back 8 refers to the support of a particular cause. as a nurse you advocate for the health, safety, and rights of patients, including their right to privacy. you understand patient's point of view. |
front 9 responsibility | back 9 willingness to respect one's professional obligations and follow through on promises. responsible for actions and for actions of those you delegate tasks to. maintain competent to practice so you are reliable. |
front 10 accountability | back 10 refers to ability to answer for one's action. you learn to ensure that your professional actions are explainable to your patients and your employer. |
front 11 confidentiality | back 11 widely respected in health care. federal legislation known as the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA). |
front 12 value | back 12 a personal belief about the worth of a given ideas, attitude, custom, or object that sets standards that influence behavior. Important to know your own values as you respect others values. |
front 13 Philosophies of ethical | back 13 be able to recognize the philosophy |
front 14 Philosophies of ethical discussions:
| back 14 defines actions as right or wrong based on their "right-making characteristics) such as fidelity to promises, truthfulness, and justice. |
front 15 Philosophies of ethical discussions:
| back 15 proposes that the value of something is determined by its usefulness. the philosophy is also known as consequentialism. relies on the application of a certain principle. |
front 16 Difference between deontology and utilitarianism | back 16 the focus on outcomes. Utilitarianism measures the effect that an act will have; deontology looks to the presence of principle regardless of outcome. |
front 17 Philosophies of ethical discussions:
| back 17 critiques conventional ethics such as deontology and utilitarianism. looks to the nature of relationships to guide participants in making difficult decisions, especially when powers are unequal. |
front 18 Philosophies of ethical discussions:
| back 18 propose that the natural human urge to be influenced by relationships is a positive value. |
front 19 Philosophies of ethical discussions:
| back 19 ethics of care and feminist ethics are closely related. both promote a philosophy that focuses on understanding relationships, especially personal narratives. |
front 20 Philosophies of ethical discussions:
| back 20 may even address issues beyond individual relationships such as ethical concerns about the structures within which individual caring occurs such as health care facilities |
front 21 Philosophies of ethical discussions:
| back 21 bringing different points of view to agreement and harmony, or consensus, requires skill and patience. Building consensus is essentially an act of discovery, collective wisdom guides the group. encourages respect for unusual points of view while working for agreement among participants. |
front 22 Key steps in the resolution of an ethical dilemma | back 22 Ask, gather info, clarify values, verbalize problem, identify courses of action, negotiate a plan, and evaluate the plan. |
front 23 Key steps in the resolution of an ethical dilemma (know in order) STEP 1: | back 23 Ask the question, is this an ethical dilemma? if a review of scientific data does not resolve the question, if it is perplexing, and if the answer will have relevance for human concern, an ethical dilemma probably exists. |
front 24 Key steps in the resolution of an ethical dilemma (know in order) STEP 2: | back 24 gather info relevant to the case. Patient, family, institutional, and social perspectives are important sources of relevant information. |
front 25 Key steps in the resolution of an ethical dilemma (know in order) STEP 3: | back 25 clarify values. Distinguish among fact, opinion, and values. |
front 26 Key steps in the resolution of an ethical dilemma (know in order) STEP 4: | back 26 verbalize the problem. a clear, simple statement of the dilemma is not always easy, but it helps to ensure effectiveness in the final plan and facilitate discussion. |
front 27 Key steps in the resolution of an ethical dilemma (know in order) STEP 5: | back 27 Identify possible courses of action. |
front 28 Key steps in the resolution of an ethical dilemma (know in order) STEP 6: | back 28 negotiate a plan. negotiation requires sa confidence in one's own point of view and a deep respect for the opinions of others. |
front 29 Key steps in the resolution of an ethical dilemma (know in order) STEP 7: | back 29 evaluate the plan over time. |