Nursing Ethical Principles Flashcards
1
Q
Autonomy
A
Patient has right to make his/her own decision, even if it not his/her best interest
2
Q
Beneficence
A
Do what is best for the patient (Do good)
3
Q
Fidelity
A
Keep your promises (loyalty, faithfulness)
4
Q
Justice
A
Provide fairness in care and allocation of resources
(ex: nurse spends the appropriate amount of time with each patient based on individual needs).
5
Q
Nonmaleficence
A
Do No harm
6
Q
Veracity
A
Tell the truth (honesty).
