Category: Ethics

Table of Contents Introduction Nudging as an Ethical Dilemma Conclusion References Introduction Focusing on improving the effectiveness of treatment, some healthcare providers may forget about another significant aspect – ethical considerations. One of the situations when these two aspects are in conflict, is nudging. Busch et al. (2020) studied the ethical dilemma that arises when…

Table of Contents Stigma Coercion Autonomy Paternalism References Universal screening programs have a specific capability to enhance universal health coverage and improve the general public’s health. They can prevent illness, minimize disability, and lower mortality when they are structured correctly. The fact that such universal screening programs may not be appropriate and may cause more…

Ethics is one of the key concerns in nursing care since it defines rules of conduct and nursing values. The ANA Code of Ethics is a critical document that sets forward the standards of ethical nursing practice (Quinnipiac University Online, 2017). These standards can be applied to all activities involved in nursing care, including care…

Introduction In every healthcare setting, the need to meet optimal patient care requires nurses to maintain ethical practices and follow the outlined principles effectively. The relationship between the sick individual, relative, and practitioner is vital for ensuring better services to the ailing person. In most cases, nurses are faced with technical situations that require them…

During the clinical placements, I met Catherine, a patient with very severe mental health problems and significant learning disabilities. Catherine was isolated by being locked in her room for most of the day. She was separated from the other clients and most of her personal care was carried out in her room. Catherine frequently took…

Table of Contents Introduction Ethical Dilemmas Discussion Conclusion References Introduction Dementias are often associated with ethical issues in relation to the process of decision making in such end stages of dementia whether to feed the patient or not. A question on this issue is imposed accordingly which points out the idea of evaluating whether such…

Table of Contents Introduction Conflicting Ethical Principles Arguments Related to Ethical Principles Essential Ethical Principles Favorable Ethical Outcome References Introduction Mr. Dunn had a pancreatic mass and was on a ventilator (Wray, 2016). With no signs of improvement, the physician decided that Mr. Dunn would not recover. The physician decided to remove life support and…

Table of Contents Introduction Second Impression The Incident Explanation of HIPAA Violations Two Social Media Standards Two Concepts of Nursing Professionalism Two Concepts of a Code of Ethics Impact of the Case References Introduction My first impression came from the dirty floor, the scattered elements of medical instruments, and the general untidiness. The picture is…

Table of Contents Introduction Potential Implications for Medical Assistant Potential Implications for Nurse Practitioner Potential Implications for Medical Doctor Potential Ethical and Legal Implications for Practice Strategies to Prevent Severe Patient Outcomes Leadership Qualities to Apply To Effect Positive Change Conclusion References Introduction Building an effective team is crucial for a healthcare organization’s functioning because…

The case puts forward a dilemma of whether the human service practitioner should conceal that Tanya had brief contact with the father of her children even though he had legal problems. On the one hand, the practitioner needs to act to the best benefit of the client, while, on the other hand, she needs to…