Advocacy and MORAL model Flashcards
What is advocacy?
Protecting and defending what one believes in for both self and others
What does advocacy involve?
Helping others to grow and self-actualize
Who should nurses advocate for?
Themselves
Clients
Subordinates
Their profession
Advocates must inform others of their ___ and make sure they have enough ____ to make informed decisions
Rights; information
What skills are important for advocacy?
- Risk taking
- Vision
- Self-confidence
- Articulate communication
- Assertiveness
What values are important for advocacy?
- Caring
- Autonomy
- Respect
- Empowerment
Skill or value?
Self-confidence
Skill
Skill or value?
Autonomy
Value
Skill or value?
Empowerment
Value
Skill or value?
Risk taking
Skill
Skill or value?
Caring
Value
Skill or value?
Vision
Skill
Skill or value?
Assertiveness
Skill
Skill or value?
Articulate communication
Skill
Skill or value?
Respect
Value
Nurses must ensure clients are informed of their ___ and have adequate ___ on which to base health care decisions
Rights; information
Nurses medicate on ____
Clients behalf
What are situations in which nurses may need to advocate (5)?
- End of life decisions
- Access to healthcare
- Protection of client privacy
- Informed consent
- Substandard practice
What does MORAL stand for?
Massage the dilemma Outline options Review criteria and resolve Affirm position and act Look back; evaluate decision making
What does Massage the dilemma mean?
Collect data about the ethical problems that result from conflicting obligations
What does Outline options mean?
ID alternatives, and analyze the causes and consequences of each
What does Review criteria and resolve mean?
Weigh options against values of those involved in decision (weighting or a grid)
What does Affirm position and act mean?
Develop the implementation strategy
What does Look back and evaluate decision making mean?
Evaluate the decision making
