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What is the definition of Ethical and Legal Practice in nursing?
Ethical and Legal Practice involves following a system of laws, moral principles, and professional standards that guide nursing care to ensure safe, competent, and ethical healthcare delivery.
What are the antecedents of Ethical and Legal Practice?
Professional education
Understanding of ethical principles and legal obligations
Licensure
Commitment to patient advocacy
What are the attributes of Ethical and Legal Practice?
Accountability
Confidentiality
Patient advocacy
Professional competence
Adherence to legal standards (e.g., HIPAA, Nurse Practice Act)
What conditions can risk the imbalance of Ethical and Legal Practice?
Lack of training or competency
Breaching confidentiality
Ethical dilemmas due to conflicts between policies and patient needs
Failure to report unsafe practices
How can a nurse identify when an ethical and legal imbalance has developed?
- Violating patient rights (e.g., lack of informed consent)
- Breaching confidentiality (HIPAA violations)
- Providing substandard care or medication errors
- Ignoring unsafe practices
What are positive consequences of following Ethical and Legal Practice?
Enhanced patient safety
Increased patient trust and satisfaction
Improved professional integrity
Compliance with legal and ethical standards
What is the role of the Texas Nurse Practice Act in Ethical and Legal Practice?
The Texas Nurse Practice Act defines the legal scope of nursing practice, sets standards for professional conduct, and regulates nursing practice to protect public safety.
How does HIPAA affect the use of social media in nursing practice?
HIPAA prohibits the sharing of patient information on social media. Nurses must avoid posting any identifiable patient data and maintain confidentiality at all times, even outside of the workplace.
What are the professional conduct standards as outlined by the Texas Board of Nursing?
- Adhering to the Nurse Practice Act
-Maintaining competence
-Protecting patient rights and confidentiality
-Avoiding unprofessional conduct such as practicing beyond one’s competency
What are the 9 provisions of the ANA Code of Ethics?
- Practice with compassion and respect.
- Commitment to the patient.
- Advocate for the patient.
- Accountability and responsibility for nursing practice.
- Duty to self, personal growth.
- Contribute to the ethical environment.
-Advance the profession through research and policy.
-Collaborate to protect human rights.
-Maintain nursing values and integrity in practice.
How do patient rights impact Ethical and Legal Practice in nursing?
Patient rights, such as the right to informed consent, autonomy, and privacy, are legally protected and must be respected by nurses. Ensuring patient participation in care decisions is a key aspect of ethical practice.
How does the Patient Self-Determination Act influence Ethical and Legal Practice?
The Patient Self-Determination Act ensures that patients have the right to make decisions about their care, including the right to refuse treatment and create advance directives. Nurses must respect these decisions and ensure they are documented and followed.
How does social media pose risks to ethical and legal practice in nursing?
Social media can lead to breaches of patient confidentiality if nurses share information or images without consent. Violations of HIPAA through social media can result in legal consequences and damage to professional reputations.
What does informed consent mean in the context of Ethical and Legal Practice?
Informed consent means that patients are fully informed about the procedures, risks, and alternatives and agree to treatment without coercion. Nurses must ensure that the patient understands and voluntarily consents.
What is the role of the Texas Board of Nursing in regulating nursing practice?
The Texas Board of Nursing regulates nursing practice by setting licensure requirements, enforcing the Nurse Practice Act, and overseeing disciplinary actions to ensure nurses provide safe and competent care.
