UNIT 4.2: Application of Ethical Principles | Ethical, Legal, & Economic Foundations in Client/Patient Education

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1. Autonomy

2. Veracity

3. Confidentiality

4. Nonmaleficence

5. Beneficence

6. Justice

6 Ethical Principles

Autonomy

One of the 6 Ethical Principles

Refers to self-determination

The nurse’s responsibility is to make sure that patients make informed decisions, ensuring patient understanding and documentation

Veracity

One of the 6 Ethical Principles

“Truth telling”, is closely linked to informed decision making and informed consent

Confidentiality

One of the 6 Ethical Principles

Refers to personal information that is entrusted and protected as privileged information via a social contract, healthcare standard or code, or legal covenant

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

What is the law ensuring Confidentiality?

Nonmaleficence

One of the 6 Ethical Principles

"Do No Harm"; Avoid causing harm; linked to negligence and malpractice

Malpractice is negligence in skilled professions, leading to patient harm while Negligence is any wrongful conduct, not limited to professionals

What is the difference between Malpractice & Negligence?

Beneficence

One of the 6 Ethical Principles

Defined as "doing good" for the benefit of others or basically the “promotion of good”.

Involves carrying out critical tasks and duties to improve patient well-being

Justice

One of the 6 Ethical Principles

Ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to learn about their health, regardless of their background, status, or any other factors