Ethico-Moral Foundation in Client Education

Question 1

⇒ Based on natural laws-in the absence of any other guidelines, are binding on human society
⇒ Inherent: principles of respect for others, truth telling, honesty, and respect for life

Answer 1

Ethical Principles of Human Rights

Question 2

It is now a widely held belief that the patient has the right to know his or her ________, _____________, and the __________. This information is necessary so that patients can make informed choices about their health and their care options with advice offered by health professionals

Answer 2

patient has the right to know his or her medical diagnosis, the treatments available, and the expected outcomes

Question 3

• 18th Century German Philosopher
• Proposed that individual rights prevail and openly proclaimed the deontological notion of the “golden rule”

Answer 3

Immanuel Kant

Question 4

• (from the Greek word deon, which means “duty” and logos, which means “science/study”)
• is the ethical belief system that stresses the importance of doing one’s duty and following the rules
• According to Kant, respect for individual rights is key and one person should never be treated merely for the benefit or wellbeing of another person or group

Answer 4

Deontology

Question 5

• 19th century English scholar and philosopher
• In contrast, proposed the teleological notion or utilitarian approach to ethical decision making that allows for the sacrifice of one or more individuals so that a group of people can benefit in some important way
• He believed that given the alternatives choices should be made that result in the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

Answer 5

John Stuart Mill

Question 6

refers to guiding principles of behavior

Answer 6

Ethics

Question 7

refers to norms or standards of behavior accepted by the society to which a person belongs

Answer 7

Ethical

Question 8

• Refer to an internal belief system (what one believes to be right)
• This value system defined as morality is expressed externally through a person’s behaviors

Answer 8

Moral Values

Question 9

Are a specific type of moral conflict in which two or more ethical principles apply but support mutually inconsistent courses of action

Answer 9

Ethical Dilemmas

Question 10

refers to rules governing behavior or conduct that are enforceable by law under threat of punishment or penalty such as a fine, imprisonment, or both

Answer 10

Legal Rights and Duties

Question 11

Are documents that define a profession, describe the profession’s scope of practice, and provide guidelines for state professional boards of nursing regarding standards for practice, entry into a profession via licensure, and disciplinary actions that can be taken when necessary

Answer 11

Practice Acts

Question 12

Nursing Code of Ethics

Answer 12

Republic Act 9173 or Philippine Nursing Act of 2002

Question 13

How many sections does RA 9173 have?

Answer 13

20 sections

Question 14

→ Values, customs, and spiritual beliefs held by individuals shall be respected
→ Individual freedom to make rational and unconstrained decisions shall be respected
→ Personal information acquired in the process or process of giving nursing care shall be held in strict confidence

Answer 14

Article 2, Section 4

Question 15

→ Human life is invaluable
→ Quality and excellence in the care of patients are the goals of nursing practice
→ Accurate documentation of actions and outcomes of delivered care is the hallmark of nursing accountability

Answer 15

Article 3, Section 6

Question 16

Registered nurses are the advocates of patients they shall be appropriate there shall be appropriate steps to safeguard their rights and privileges

Answer 16

Article 3, Section 8