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Ethics The study of conduct and character. It is
concerned with determining what is good or
valuable for individuals and society at large.
Bioethics The study of bioethics represents a particular
branch of ethics, namely, the study of ethics within
the field of health care.
Values Personal beliefs about the worth of a given idea
attitude, custom, or object that set standards that
influence behavior
Ethical Principle: Autonomy Right to make one's own decisions
Inward autonomy if individuals have the ability to
make choices
Outward autonomy if choices are not limited or
imposed by others
, Autonomy *Respect for autonomy refers to the commitment
to include patients in decisions about all aspects of
care as a way of acknowledging and protecting a
patient's independence.
*Honoring the principle of autonomy means that
the nurse respects a client's right to make decisions
even when those choices seem to the nurse not to
be in the client's best interest.
*Autonomy is the right to self determination, a
person's independence, or self-reliance.
*Professional practice reflects autonomy when the
nurse respects the patient's right to make decisions
about their health care.
Ethical Principle: Justice Principle of fairness
Reflects a commitment to fair treatment and fair
distribution of health care resources
Justice Justice refers to fairness. It is used most often in
discussions about access to health care resources,
including the just distribution of resources.
Ethical Principle: Fidelity Refers to keeping promises
Bases on the virtue of caring
Fidelity It promotes your obligation as a nurse to follow
through with the care offered to patients.
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Terms in this set (45)
Ethics The study of conduct and character. It is
concerned with determining what is good or
valuable for individuals and society at large.
Bioethics The study of bioethics represents a particular
branch of ethics, namely, the study of ethics within
the field of health care.
Values Personal beliefs about the worth of a given idea
attitude, custom, or object that set standards that
influence behavior
Ethical Principle: Autonomy Right to make one's own decisions
Inward autonomy if individuals have the ability to
make choices
Outward autonomy if choices are not limited or
imposed by others
, Autonomy *Respect for autonomy refers to the commitment
to include patients in decisions about all aspects of
care as a way of acknowledging and protecting a
patient's independence.
*Honoring the principle of autonomy means that
the nurse respects a client's right to make decisions
even when those choices seem to the nurse not to
be in the client's best interest.
*Autonomy is the right to self determination, a
person's independence, or self-reliance.
*Professional practice reflects autonomy when the
nurse respects the patient's right to make decisions
about their health care.
Ethical Principle: Justice Principle of fairness
Reflects a commitment to fair treatment and fair
distribution of health care resources
Justice Justice refers to fairness. It is used most often in
discussions about access to health care resources,
including the just distribution of resources.
Ethical Principle: Fidelity Refers to keeping promises
Bases on the virtue of caring
Fidelity It promotes your obligation as a nurse to follow
through with the care offered to patients.
