bioethics CU5

Stewardship

-Refers to the expression of one’s resposibility to take care, nurture and cultivate what has been entrusted to him

-refers to the execution responsibility of the health care practitioners to look after, provide necessary health careservicesandpromote the health and life to those entrusted to their care.

the earth, our own human nature

Stewardship requires us to appreciate 2 great giftsthatawise and loving God has given;

Personal

MacIntyre, a communitarian theorist, state that a person is a narrative self who seek purpose or good as she gains insight into the meaning of everyday experiences under a social setting by which a virtous self-identity is formed.

Social

Nurses Advocate for health promotion, educate patient and public on prevention of illness and injury, provide care and assist in cure, participate in rehabilitation and support.

Ecological

Nurses have the ability to use the trusted skill sets and lead the way for sustainable, healthy communities and enviroments in which they serve.

Role of nurses as Stewards Ecological

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Biomedical

Over the past decades, the nursing profession has faced a tremendous advancement in technology and medical practice, a nurse should be familiar and well versed with new equipment and tools that are being used in the hospital andother clinical setting. According to the theory of Locsin, entitled Technological competency as caring in nursing, a nurse can be a steward of patients if they know how to use technology to their advantage

Principle of Totality

-It refers to the ethical principle that the well-being of an individual can sometimes justify overriding certain individual rights or preferences in order to benefit the person as a whole.

-states that all decisions in medical ethics must prioritize the good of the entire person, including physical, psychological and spiritual factors

“THE WHOLE IS GREATER THAN ITS PARTS”

Principle of integrity

refers to every individual’s duty to preserve the view of the human person in which the order/function of the body and its systems are respected and not duly compromised by medical interventions.

ANATOMICAL

- material or physical integrity of the body

FUNCTIONAL

systemic efficiency or functionality of the body

ETHICAL DILEMMAS

in nursing often involve complex situations where nurses must navigate conflicting moral principles or responsibilities.

BENEFICENCE

the duty to do good, to save The patient’s life through medical intervention.

AUTONOMY

the duty to respect thepatient’srightto make decisions about his own body and treatment.

STERILIZATION

-refers to any process that eliminates,removes, kills, or deactivates all forms of life and other biological agents.

Female genital mutilation (FGM)

comprises all procedures that involve partial or total removal of theexternal female genitalia, or other injury tothefemalegenital organs for non-medical reasons.

CLASSIFICATION OF FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION / CUTTING

TYPE 1 (clitodectomy)
TYPE 2 (excision)
TYPE 3 (infibulation)

Organ donation

is when a person allows an organ of their own to be removed and transplanted to another person, legally, either by consent while the donor is alive or dead with the assent of the next of kin.

Informed Consent

Ensuring that potential donors fully understand the risks, benefits, and implications of organ donation.

Autonomy

Respecting the donor's right to make an informed decision about donating organs.

Beneficence and Non-Maleficence

Balancing the benefits of organ donation (saving lives) with potential harms to the donor or their family.

Consent Laws

Legislation varies by country regarding who can consent to organ donation (individual, next-of-kin, etc.).

Organ Trafficking and Black Market

Preventing illegal trade and exploitation of organs for profit.

Medical Suitability

: Assessing whether organs are suitable for transplantation based on medical criteria.

Organ Preservation

Maintaining organ viability from the donor to the recipient, often involving logistical challenges such as transportation and timing.

The principle of ordinary and extraordinary

measures in medical ethics pertains to decisions made regarding medical treatments and interventions, particularlyinsituations where a patient's life or healthisat stake.

Ordinary Measures

refer to medical treatmentsandinterventions that are considered standard, routine,andgenerally accepted within the medical communityfortreatinga particular condition.

Extraordinary measures

refer to medical treatmentsandinterventions that are considered aggressive, burdensome,excessively costly, or unlikely to provide significant benefittothe patient.

The principle of personalized sexuality

emphasizes the importance of recognizing and respecting the diversity of individual experiences, preferences, and identities related to sexuality.

Stewardship

The job of supervising or taking care of something, suchasanorganization or property.

Phronesis

Prudence, practical virtue and practical wisdom

Perioperative

Around the time of surgery. This usually lasts from the time the patient goes into the hospital or doctor's office for surgeryuntil thetimethepatient goes home.