Honestle Communication And Ethical Dilemmas
Patricia,
I agree, honest communication is needed in these type of situations. While we must provide culturally competent care, we must remain ethical. At my place of employment, which is also my clinical site, our patient bill of rights states that patients have the right to "clear information about [their] health status, treatment and care, benefits, risks, and caregivers" and also the right to "decisions about care, treatment, services, and discharge" (Yale-New Haven Hospital, 2017). Withholding a terminal diagnosis is violating a patient's rights. Although, in certain cultures this is forbidden, we must uphold ethical standards of care. As a Clinical Nurse Leader, we can assist nursing staff by educating the family hospital and patient
I agree, honest communication is needed in these type of situations. While we must provide culturally competent care, we must remain ethical. At my place of employment, which is also my clinical site, our patient bill of rights states that patients have the right to "clear information about [their] health status, treatment and care, benefits, risks, and caregivers" and also the right to "decisions about care, treatment, services, and discharge" (Yale-New Haven Hospital, 2017). Withholding a terminal diagnosis is violating a patient's rights. Although, in certain cultures this is forbidden, we must uphold ethical standards of care. As a Clinical Nurse Leader, we can assist nursing staff by educating the family hospital and patient