Autonomy
Promotion of independent choice and self-determination.
Beneficence
Acting to promote good and prevent harm.
Nonmaleficence
Obligation to not harm patients.
Justice
Fair treatment through due process.
Veracity
Commitment to truthfulness and informed consent.
Fidelity
Loyalty to patients who trust caregivers.
Utilitarianism
Focus on achieving the best overall outcome.
Deontology
Moral duty based on principles, not outcomes.
Advocacy
Supporting and representing the patient's voice.
Professional Standards
Guidelines ensuring ethical nursing practice.
Practice Standards
Requirements for specific aspects of LPN practice.
, MAiD
Medical assistance in dying under specific conditions.
Advanced Directive
Document outlining patient's treatment wishes.
False Imprisonment
Restraining someone against their will.
Invasion of Privacy
Accessing patient records without permission.
Abandonment
Failure to provide care as required.
Implied Consent
Consent inferred from actions, not explicitly given.
Relational Ethics
Decision-making model based on mutual respect.
Intentional Tort
Deliberate wrongful act causing harm.
Flow Sheets
Documents for recording patient assessment data.
Cardex
Summary sheet for patient care overview.
Medication Order Components
Patient Information: Includes the patient's full name and date of birth or
identification number
Date and Time: The date and time when the medication order is written are
important for record-keeping and ensuring timely administration.
Medication Name
Promotion of independent choice and self-determination.
Beneficence
Acting to promote good and prevent harm.
Nonmaleficence
Obligation to not harm patients.
Justice
Fair treatment through due process.
Veracity
Commitment to truthfulness and informed consent.
Fidelity
Loyalty to patients who trust caregivers.
Utilitarianism
Focus on achieving the best overall outcome.
Deontology
Moral duty based on principles, not outcomes.
Advocacy
Supporting and representing the patient's voice.
Professional Standards
Guidelines ensuring ethical nursing practice.
Practice Standards
Requirements for specific aspects of LPN practice.
, MAiD
Medical assistance in dying under specific conditions.
Advanced Directive
Document outlining patient's treatment wishes.
False Imprisonment
Restraining someone against their will.
Invasion of Privacy
Accessing patient records without permission.
Abandonment
Failure to provide care as required.
Implied Consent
Consent inferred from actions, not explicitly given.
Relational Ethics
Decision-making model based on mutual respect.
Intentional Tort
Deliberate wrongful act causing harm.
Flow Sheets
Documents for recording patient assessment data.
Cardex
Summary sheet for patient care overview.
Medication Order Components
Patient Information: Includes the patient's full name and date of birth or
identification number
Date and Time: The date and time when the medication order is written are
important for record-keeping and ensuring timely administration.
Medication Name
