Code Of Ethics Flashcards
Made by who
Nursing and midwifery board of Australia
Purpose
Reference point for nurses to reflect on the conduct of themselves and others. Guides ethical dw ion making and practice.
How many value statements
8
Value statement 1
Nurses value quality nursing care for all people
Accepting accountability for the standard of care they provide, helping to raise the standard of nursing care, and taking action when they consider on reasonable grounds the standard of nursing care is unacceptable. Questions and reposts unethical behaviour and treatment
Value statement 2
Nurses value respect and kindness for self and others
Values the moral worth and dignity of ones self and others. Respecting the individual ethical values people might have in the context of hc. Kindness.
Value statement 3
Nurses value the diversity of people
Appreciate how different cultural backgrounds and languages may influence both the provision and receipt of nursing and health care
Value statement 4
Nurses value access to quality nursing and healthcare for all people
Uphold the principles and standards of the right to nursing and healthcare as measured by the availability, quality and safety of nursing and healthcare services. Access = ability to reasonably and equitably provide services based on need, irrespective of geography, social factors, ethnicity etc
Value statement 5
Nurses value informed decision making
Value people’s interests in making free and informed decisions. Opportunity to verify meaning m. Education
Value statement 6
Nurses value a culture of safety in nursing and healthcare
Actively engaging in the development of shared knowledge and understanding of vehicular importance of safety in contemporary healthcare. Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Risk management processes
Value statement 7
Nurses value ethical management of information
Generation and management of info are performed with professionalism and. Integrity. Including hc records. Info is recorded is accurate, non judgemental, and relevant to healthcare and treatment of person
Value statement 8
Nurses value a socially, economically, and ecologically sustainable environment promoting health and wellbeing
Value strategies aimed at preventing, minimising and overcoming harmful effects of economic m, social and ecological factors on the health of individuals and communities
Ethical principles
Beneficence- to do good Non maleficence- to do no harm Respect for autonomy Fairness Truthfulness Justice
