Ethical and legal responsibilities

ethics

Study of conduct and character.

code of ethics

Guide for professional expectations and standards.

ethical principles

guide individuals and society on what is right or wrong.

values

Personal beliefs that shape behavior.

morals

Personal beliefs about decision-making and conduct.

bioethics

Application of ethics to health and life.

▪ Addresses dilemmas like stem cell research, organ transplantation, gender-affirming care, IVF, surrogate parenting, abortion, AIDS.

advocacy

Support client rights and safety.

responsibility

Respect obligations and promises.

accountability

Answer for one’s actions.

confidentiality

Protect privacy while ensuring quality care.

autonomy

Right to make one’s own decisions.

beneficence

Promoting good for others.

fidelity

Fulfillment of promises.

justice

Fairness in care and resources.

nonmaleficence

do no harm

veracity

tell the truth

ethical dilemmas

ethical decision making process

ethical committees and guidelines

ethical nursing roles

moral distress

compassion fatigue

legal responsibilities

law sources

unintentional torts

negligence

-A nurse fails to implement safety measures for a client at risk for falls.

malpractice

-A nurse administers a large dose of medication due to a calculation error. The client has a cardiac arrest and dies.

quasi intentional torts

intentional torts

▪ Assault

▪ Battery

▪ False Imprisonment

professional negligence

client’s rights

informed consent

refusal of treatment

standards of care

impaired coworkers

advance directives

mandatory reporting