NURSING ETHICS AND LAWS
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Ethical Principles
Principle – Meaning – Qualities
Autonomy
A person’s right to make their own decisions
● Respecting a patient’s values & beliefs
● Remembering that patients hold the right to make their own decisions
● Make all choices in their care
● Act in their best interest
Beneficence
“Benefit” = good
● Always doing what is best for the patient & acting with compassion
● Always choosing the good for each patient
Fidelity
Fidelity = faithful
● Remaining loyal and faithful in actions & care
● Keeping the promise of safe, well-intentioned care
Accountability
Accountability = think & answer for my actions
● Taking responsibility for all actions
● Being accountable for errors or mistakes
Justice
, “Just” = fair
“Just” = treat all the same
● Delivering equal care to all
Nonmaleficence
“Non” = none
“Mal” = bad
● Doing no harm
● Not inflicting any harm on any patient
● Intentional or unintentional
Veracity
Veracity = truth
● Being entirely honest with the patient at all times
HIPAA
HIPAA – Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act
Key Provisions
Privacy Rule
● Medical records & patient information are protected
● Patients have the right to access their medical records
Enforcement Rule
● Those who breach confidentiality will be punished
Security Rule
● Safety barriers or safeguards are used for all medical records
● Electronic medical records are protected by software & monitoring
Unique Identifiers
● Specific to an individual & one of a kind
● Not to be shared
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Ethical Principles
Principle – Meaning – Qualities
Autonomy
A person’s right to make their own decisions
● Respecting a patient’s values & beliefs
● Remembering that patients hold the right to make their own decisions
● Make all choices in their care
● Act in their best interest
Beneficence
“Benefit” = good
● Always doing what is best for the patient & acting with compassion
● Always choosing the good for each patient
Fidelity
Fidelity = faithful
● Remaining loyal and faithful in actions & care
● Keeping the promise of safe, well-intentioned care
Accountability
Accountability = think & answer for my actions
● Taking responsibility for all actions
● Being accountable for errors or mistakes
Justice
, “Just” = fair
“Just” = treat all the same
● Delivering equal care to all
Nonmaleficence
“Non” = none
“Mal” = bad
● Doing no harm
● Not inflicting any harm on any patient
● Intentional or unintentional
Veracity
Veracity = truth
● Being entirely honest with the patient at all times
HIPAA
HIPAA – Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act
Key Provisions
Privacy Rule
● Medical records & patient information are protected
● Patients have the right to access their medical records
Enforcement Rule
● Those who breach confidentiality will be punished
Security Rule
● Safety barriers or safeguards are used for all medical records
● Electronic medical records are protected by software & monitoring
Unique Identifiers
● Specific to an individual & one of a kind
● Not to be shared
