ethics Flashcards
Autonomy
the right to make one’s own personal decisions, even when those decisions might not be in that person’s own best interest.
Beneficence
action that promotes good for others, without any self-interest.
Fidelity
fulfillment of promises
Justice
fairness in care delivery and use of resources
Nonmaleficence
a commitment to do no harm
Veracity
commitment to tell the truth
Acculturation
occurs when an individual is exposed to a new culture and adopts some of the cultural practices of the predominant group
cultural awareness
To meet a client’s cultural needs, a nurse should gain knowledge about their own culture and other cultures
Unconscious bias
non-self-controlled judgments that could be influenced by our heritage and personal encounters
Implicit bias
self-awareness of our personal judgements
altruism
to selflessly help someone without any benefit
when is mandatory reporting required?
diseases and illnesses that are considered a threat to public health, such as TB, HIV and influenza
Breach of standards of care:
to perform safe and effective care
