Chapter 6 Flashcards
1
Q
what are nursing ethics
A
a systematic study of principles or right and wrong conduct, virtue and vice, and good and evil as they relate to conduct and human flourishing
2
Q
what is the patient bill of rights
A
the rights and responsibilities of the patient while receiving care in a hospital they have the right to
- privacy
- considerate & respectful care
- to be informed
- know the names and roles of the persons who are involved in care
- consent or refusal of treatment
- have an advance directive
- obtain their own medical records and results
3
Q
What are nursing standards of practice
A
standards of performance as well as standards of care
