Code of Ethics Flashcards
1
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purpose of the code of ethics
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- aspirational
- regularity
- provides guidance
- applicable wherever nurses work
2
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CNA code of ethics (7)
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1) providing safe, compassionate, competent, and ethical care
2) promoting health and well-bring
3) promoting and respecting informed decision-making
4) honouring dignity
5) maintaining privacy and confidentiality
6) promoting justice
7) being accountable
3
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framework for ethical decision making
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YODA
1) you observe
2) deliberate
3) act
4
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you observe
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- identify problem
- acknowledge feelings
- gather facts (policy, guidelines, laws)
5
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deliberate
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- what are the goals of care
- consider alternative (concequences)
- examine values
- evaluate alternative
6
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act
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- articulate the decision
- implement the plan
- concluding review
7
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2 parts of code
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1) Nursing Values and Ethical Responsibilities
2) Ethical Endeavours Related to Broad Societal Issues
8
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Ethical Endeavours Related to Broad Societal Issues
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activities nurses can undertake to address social inequities
9
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Nursing Values and Ethical Responsibilities
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- ethical responsibilities central to ethical nursing practice articulated through seven primary values and responsibility statements
- These statements are grounded in nurses’ professional relationships with persons receiving care as well as with students, nursing colleagues and other health-care providers.
