Category: Ethics

The Scenario Marlene is a 15-year old girl who feels unwell after a night out with her boyfriend during which time they had sexual intercourse. Marlene suffers chronic stomach pains for a week afterward, and, fearing that she might be pregnant, attends her GP, Dr. Scott. Before revealing anything about herself, however, Marlene seeks, and…

The practice of an advanced nurse practitioner involves complex ethical and legal challenges, which should be properly addressed. The statistics reveal that 7,000 to 9,000 Americans die each year from the consequences of medication errors (Tariq et al., 2021). The following paper will review the selected scenario to identify ethical and legal implications, relevant approaches…

Introduction Ethical safeguards are critical for ensuring the safety and well-being of research participants. However, they may only sometimes be appropriate or feasible for evidence-based practice (EBP) or EBP implementation projects due to different goals, dissimilar populations, and diverse types of data and regulatory requirements. The goals of clinical research and EBP implementation projects are…

Table of Contents Introduction Ethical Dilemmas Legal Implications Courses of Action Resources of Jamilah’s Wishes Conclusion References Introduction The paper is dedicated to the analysis of the case of Jamilah Shah, a 90-year-old woman of Turkish origin. She was brought to the hospital’s emergency department from an extended care facility where she resided after collapsing…

Defining the choice that has to be made is the first stage in the decision-making process. The fundamental goal that has to be created is for individuals to be clear about what they intend to do before acting. Actually, in order to succeed in any endeavor—be it a project, study, employment, or even a simple…

Table of Contents Introduction Making a Decision Ethical Principles Personal Values and Beliefs Self-Care Strategies References Introduction Nursing ethics, self-advocacy, and professional accountability are three essential principles that guide the practice of nursing professionals. Nurses are held accountable for their actions and conduct to ensure that they operate within the established levels of competence when…

Alcohol and substance abuse is a massive issue in New Jersey, and one of its outcomes is the opioid epidemic that emerged in the state during the last decade. In 2021, Governor Phil Murphy passed several bills based on the provision of harm reduction services, hypodermic syringe distribution, and local drug overdose fatality review teams…

Research is one of the central sources of information in any science as it provides relevant and credible data about particular processes that could later be used in their discussion. Regarding the healthcare sector, numerous investigations are also crucial as their help to analyze diverse diseases and find treatment for them. However, it is essential…

Table of Contents Introduction Normative Ethics Interdisciplinary Approach in the Development of Medical Ethics Development of the Medical Code of Ethics From Medical Ethics to Bioethics Conclusion References Introduction Ethics are simply concerned in distinguishing what is right or wrong, good or bad to the society. Several theories were developed to explain this but in…

The healthcare profession is filled with ethical issues which require good leadership to make the right decision. However, the decision may directly impact the patient’s quality of care, moral perspective, or clinical relationships. Therefore, good leadership is essential in ensuring that ethical decisions are taken. In one instance this week, I faced a case requiring…