introduction to nursing ethics

Question 1

explain code of ethics in nursing

Answer 1

serves as a guide for nurses and imposes general and specific duties and obligations toward the public, clients and the profession in order to protect the public and regulate unacceptable conduct within the profession

Question 2

what are the consumer rights in health care

Answer 2

1) right to be informed
2) rights to be respected as the individual with the major responsibility for his own health care
3) right to participate in decision-making affecting his health
4) right to equal access to health care

Question 3

identify the sections of nursing code of ethics of Québec

Answer 3

1) integrity= honesty and truthfulness
2) respect for the client= maintaining relationship of trust
3) professional autonomy= nurse ability to make decisions for pt procedure
4) professional competence: nurse responsibility to know your limit
5) Excellence in care= goal of nursing profession
6) Professional collaboration
7) Humanity= tolerance, generosity

Question 4

What happens if a nurse is in violation of the Code of Ethics?

Answer 4

• Striking the nurse off the roll (temporarily or permanently).
• A reprimand
• Assigning a monetary fine
• Restricting the right to practice
• Instituting legal proceedings
• Requiring educational remediation from Disciplinary Board - decisions | OIIQ | OIIQ