Ethics and Values in Nursing

Flashcards covering key concepts in ethics and values related to nursing, including definitions and principles.

Morals

Judgment about behavior.

Value

Deeply held personal belief.

Bioethics

Group of ethics about healthcare.

Autonomy

Freedom from external control.

Beneficence

Taking positive actions to help others.

Nonmaleficence

Avoiding harm to others.

Justice

Fairness to distribute resources.

Fidelity

Agreement to keep promises.

Code of Ethics

Set of guiding principles and standards accepted by a profession.

Advocacy

Use expertise to advance patient's best interest.

Responsibility

Willingness to fulfill obligations.

Accountability

Answering for your own actions.

Confidentiality

Obligation to respect privacy.

Values clarification

The process of distinguishing among value, fact, and opinion to resolve ethical conflicts.

Veracity

Honesty and truthfulness with patients.

Ethical dilemma

Situation when a nurse faces conflicting moral principles, making it challenging to determine the right course of action.

Moral distress

Psychological anguish experienced by the nurse due to perceived conflict between moral and ethical values.