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Rank Each Profession by Level of Trust
TeacherClergyDoctor NurseAttorney
Presented by Marlene Meador RN, MSN, CNE
Ethics vs. MoralsEthics- by definition is the study of
philosophy that deals with the distinction between right and wrong, and the moral consequences of human action.
Morals- pertaining to the rightness or wrongness of an act.Stedman’s Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing, 2005
Code of EthicsANA - Code of Ethics for Nurses
The Code of Ethics for Nurses was developed as a guide for carrying out nursing responsibilities in a manner consistent with quality in nursing care and the ethical obligations of the profession.
ANA web page http://nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/ThePracticeofProfessionalNursing/EthicsStandards/CodeofEthics.aspx
ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses1. Practices with compassion and respect for
inherent dignity2. Commitment is to the patient.3. Promotes, advocates for and strives to protect
the health, safety and rights of the patient.4. Responsible and accountable for nursing practice
& delegation of tasks to provide optimum care.5. Owns the same duties to self as to others;
preserve integrity, maintain competence & professional growth.
ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses6. Participates in establishing, maintaining, and
improving health care environment.7. Contributes to advancements of the profession
through contributions in practice, education, administration & knowledge
8. Collaborates with other health professionals and the public in promoting community, and national efforts to meet health needs.
9. The profession of nursing is responsible for articulating nursing values, for maintaining the integrity of the profession and its practice and for shaping social policy.
Ethical Principles and Nursing Practice (p.11 Box 1-3)Beneficence- a nurse is required to promote
good for others Nonmaleficence- “do no harm” a nurse must
avoid risk or causing harm to othersAutonomy- respect of self-determination
(patient’s right to respect, privacy, and information necessary for decisions)
Justice- duty to treat others fairlyFidelity- obligations to the client
Developmental Stages of Value FormationKohlberg TheoryPreconventional: 4-7yrs Conventional: 7-12 yrs
Post Conventional: 12+
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Imprinting: 0-7 years
Modeling: 8-13 years
Socialization: 14-20 yrs
Value Development: 20+ years
Kohlberg Theory Derived from Piaget’s cognitive theoryPreconventional- 4-7 yrs: decisions based on desire to
please others and “avoid punishment” Conventional- 7-12 yrs: conscience or internal
standards important- follow rules and be good “fairness” comes into play
Post Conventional- >12 yrs: internalized ethical standards to base decisions on different moral approaches “social responsibility”
Social & Cultural influences on value/ethical development:FamilyFriendsReligionGeographySchoolFamily IncomeNursing
Ethical DilemmaNo absolute right or wrong answer
Both sides have merit
Outside the scope of written law
Role of Ethics Committee:Act as representative for the clients
who cannot speak for themselves
Render judgment when an ethical dilemma exists
Members of the Ethics Committee:
What members of the healthcare team does the ethics committee need?
Who should not serve on an ethics committee?
Ethics Committee at WorkReview previous ethical decisions and adapt
to current standards of care and culture
If an dilemma occurs the committee must render a judgment in writing based on the evidence presented and values of the facility.
Professional ObligationsNurses have no obligation to support a position with which they disagree.
Must relinquish care using appropriate means: Notify immediate supervisor prior to providing any careMake certain that the patient is cared for by a
qualified member of the nursing staff (cannot delegate to lesser healthcare provider)
Current Issues Related to Childbearing and Childrearing Definition of family
Gestational vs. genetic parental rights
Maternal vs. fetal rights
Nursing Process and the Ethical DilemmaAssessmentAnalysisPlanningImplementationEvaluation
Note from another professor (aka: something to think about)
“Many health care providers claim to utilize the problem solving model when in fact they often determine their course of action and then use ethical principles to rationalize their response.”
Marita Peppard RN, DN
Use the nursing process to reach a decision on the following: What would you do?A woman serves as a surrogate
(gestational mother= egg + sperm of biologic couple). During the labor and delivery process she decides she wants to keep the newborn.
Does your response change if the egg belongs to the surrogate?
A couple undergoes in vitro fertilization with successful implantation of 5 embryos. The obstetrician suggests selective reduction of 3 embryos as a measure to increase viability of the pregnancy
What is the nurses’ role?A fetus is delivered at 37 weeks gestation.
Anencephaly is discovered at delivery. The parents decline medical intervention and request that no extraordinary measures prolong the newborn’s life. In the current situation the newborn is unable to suck and swallow, has no brain waves and no cry. The parents, physician and hospital agree on the plan of treatment. An outside source learns of the situation and notifies the press and other groups who actively seek legal action for life support for this infant.
What is the role of the nurse as client advocate?A young child sustains a brain injury and prognosis
is dire. The physicians place the child on life support and attempt to correct the injury. As time passes the prognosis worsens and the physicians seek world-wide assistance to locate additional treatment to benefit the child or transfer to another facility. The physicians/hospital order removal from life support and the mother refuses to remove the child from life support equipment.
Let’s do some math:
1One Nurse
5 patients/dayX 5 days/week
25 patients/week
25 patients/weekx 50 weeks/year
1250 patients/year
1250 patients/yearx 25 years
31,250 patients/career
31250 pts/careerX 20 people who love them
625,000 people you will impact in the course of your nursing
career
610,000Population of Austin, Texas
for 2000 census
Thank you for choosing to become a nurse. We need highly trained, ethical individuals to carry the lamp.
It has been my pleasure to share the art of nursing with you this semester.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this lecture
Marlene Meador RN, MSN, [email protected]