Ethical And Legal Issues Flashcards
Deontology
An ethical theory that stresses the rightness or wrongness of individual behaviors, duties, and obligations without concern for the consequences of specific actions.
Ultitarianism
Maintains that behaviors are determined to be either right or wrong solely on the basis of their consequences
Autonomy
The concept of making decisions supported by knowledge and self-confidence
Accountability
The concept of being answerable for one’s actions
Advocacy
The concept of supporting or promoting the interests of others or of a cause greater than ourselves
Beneficence
The concept of “doing good”
Confidentiality
The concept of limiting the sharing of private patient information
Fidelity
The concept of keeping promises or agreements made with others
Justice
the concept of keeping promises or agreements made with others
Nonmaleficence
The concept of avoiding harm
-euthanasia, the act of painlessly ending the life of another, has ethical issues directly impacting nursing practice
Responsibility
The concept of being dependable and reliable
Veracity
The concept of being truthful
Verdad
Code of ethics
A formalized statement that defines the values, morals, and standards guiding practice within a specific discipline or profession
Civility
Acting politely. Respectful interaction between students and faculty members established professional communication patterns and affects the way in which students interact with patients.
Nurse educators and students who have been the victims of incivility report experiencing:
- loss of sleep
- increased stress and depression
- feelings of powerlessness
- decreased confidence
