universal principle of ethics Flashcards
Patient makes sound decision making for one’s own health care independently and voluntarily.
autonomy
nurse’s role in patient’s autonomy
Respecting patients’ rights, privacy, decision, preferences and choice
most fundamental universal principle for people
respect
first thing a nurse should do before any patient participation
provide inform consent
Promotion of benevolent acts of mercy, goodness, kindness and charity.
beneficence
nurse’s primary commitment
promote health, safety, welfare, and well-being of patient.
Prevent, reduce, remove, minimize possible HARM.
nonmaleficence
nursing care for nonmaleficence
avoid negligence and malpractice
human risk should never exceed the potential humanitarian benefits
risk-benefit ratio
Keeping to one’s promise, duty, roles, agreement, obligation, responsibilities.
fidelity
Right, obligation and bound to tell the TRUTH.
veracity
Disclosure and safeguarding of patient information requires permission and consent from patient.
confidentiality
All patients have the right to be treated justly, fairly and equally
justice
