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    well. The APA Ethics Code is important for decision- making in accounting for resolving ethical issues. Autonomy is the freedom of clients to be self- governing within their cultural and social framework (Corey‚ Corey‚ and Callanan‚ 2011). Nonmaleficence means to avoid doing harm. Beneficence is doing well for others while promoting the well

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    To Disclose or To Not Disclose: Nursing and the Ethics of Nondisclosure in the Dying Patient Kally L. Price Samuel Merritt University Abstract In nursing‚ the practice of nondisclosure is an ethical issue that calls into question the founding principles of trust‚ integrity‚ and autonomy in the nurse-patient relationship. Although the decision of nondisclosure to the terminal patient is the physician’s‚ the nurse must follow and support this decision. The right of the patient to have control

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    will apply dietetic measures for the benefit of the sick according to (their) ability and judgment; and to keep the sick from harm and injustice.” (Jonathan F. Will‚ 2011) Our textbook claims that the Hippocratic Oath expresses an obligation of nonmaleficence and an obligation of beneficence: “I will use treatment to help the sick according to my ability and judgment‚ but I will never use it to injure or wrong them.” (Beauchamp & Childress‚ 2009) Beneficence is broken down into two parts:

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    Running head: APPLYING ETHICAL FRAMEWORKS IN PRACTICE Applying Ethical Frameworks in Practice Grand Canyon University Ethical Decision Making in Healthcare NRS-473V April 20‚ 2013 Applying Ethical Frameworks in Practice Nurses are faced with ethical dilemmas on nearly a daily basis when practicing within hospitals‚ physician’s offices and outpatient settings. How one responds to those dilemmas are based on the ethical framework upon which the nurse bases her care and practice. Ethical

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    Universal or Core Values

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    Universal or Core Ethical Values Trustworthiness‚ respect‚ responsibility‚ fairness‚ caring‚ and citizenship — are six core ethical values. Using core ethical values as the basis for ethical thinking can help detect situations where we focus so hard on upholding one value that we sacrifice another — eg we are loyal to friends and so do not always tell the truth about their actions. 1. TRUSTWORTHINESS Trustworthiness concerns a variety of behavioral qualities — honesty‚ integrity‚ reliability

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    Bangladesh Nursing Info

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    Bangladesh is one of the world’s poorest countries. In an effort to combat poverty and poor health‚ the country has established a network of affordable rural health-care units. Because doctors and nurses are expensive and not plentiful‚ the health centers are staffed by female health workers who do blood testing‚ take urine and stool samples‚ start IV lines‚ and diagnose some diseases. A health insurance plan is also offered where poor families can pay only what they can afford. In addition‚ the

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    Ethical-Dilemma in Nursing

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    Case study: an ethical dilemma involving a dying patient. Abstract  Nursing often deals with ethical dilemmas in the clinical arena. A case study demonstrates an ethical dilemma faced by healthcare providers who care for and treat Jehovah ’s Witnesses who are placed in a critical situation due to medical life-threatening situations. A 20-year-old‚ pregnant‚ Black Hispanic female presented to the Emergency Department (ED) in critical condition following a single-vehicle car accident. She exhibited

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    Human Services

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    What Is Human Services What is Human Services? Nina Brown BSHS 301 Introduction to Human Services September 6‚ 2011 What is Human Services? The field of human service has been around for centuries in many forms with the sole intention of helping marginalized populations attain a sense of accomplishment in managing their lives. Human services are necessary to assist people who otherwise have little or no help in navigating their social environment for various reasons. There

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    Code of Ethics

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    Code of Ethics A code of ethics is a set of standards for professional behavior. Ethical codes are guidelines that are designed to set out acceptable behaviors for members of a particular group‚ association‚ or profession (Code of Ethics‚ n.d.). Many organizations govern themselves with a code of ethics‚ especially when they handle sensitive issues such as healthcare. Ultimately‚ a code of ethics serves as the written word declaring how professionals think of themselves‚ individually and collectively

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    Individual Analysis

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    Individual Analysis Paper There are many factors that influence and guide the registered nurse (RN) in her daily nursing practice. These factors include state laws‚ professional requirements and responsibilities‚ and personal belief systems and values. All factors work together to provide competent‚ safe‚ and quality care for society as a whole. It is vital that the RN possess both awareness and understanding of the important role these factors play in his or her daily practice. The Scope of

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