Code of Ethics and Professional conduct for nurses.pptx

Code of ethics for nurses in BSc Nursing

1. Learning Objectives Define ethic. Enumerate principles of bio ethics. Explain ICN code of ethics.

2. Ethics Ethics is a systematic study of the principles of right and wrong conduct, virtue and vice, and good and evil as they relate to conduct and human flourishing. "Ethics refers to moral code for nursing and is based on the obligation to service and respect to human life. -Melanie and Evelyn "Ethics is the science of moral duty or ideal human behaviour . - Webster Dictionary

3. Nursing Ethics Nursing ethics is the formal study of ethical issues that arise in the practice of nursing and of the analysis used by nurses to make and evaluate ethical judgments.

4. Code of Ethics Code of ethics is a set of ethical principles that are accepted by all members of a profession. Code of ethics act as guide for nurses to carry out high quality nursing care

5. Principles of Bioethics

6. Principles of Bioethics Autonomy : Autonomy is the right of self determination or freedom to make choices. It refers to patient's right to make decision concerning his/ her healthcare. Nurses should respect patient's right to make decisions about their health care Nonmaleficence : Nonmaleficence is avoiding harm to patients. Harm can be either intentional or unintentional. Beneficence: Beneficence refers to doing good and right things for the patient. It includes taking positive actions to help others. Nurses have the responsibility to implement good things for the patients

7. Principles of Bioethics Justice: J ustice refers to treating all patients fairly and equally. Nurses must be fair when they render their services and care to patients. Care must be equally and fairly distributed among patients. Fidelity: It involves faithfulness, loyalty, and honoring commitments. It healthcare professionals loyalty and faithfulness to their professional responsibilities and agreements to provide quality care to patients. Nurses should be faithful and fair in fulfilling their responsibilities and obligations. Fidelity requires nurses to treat all patients with respect.

8. Principles of Bioethics Veracity : This principle is concerned with being honest and telling truth. Nurses must honestly represent client's perspective and wishes. Nurses need to communicate realistic picture clearly to the patients and families to prevent misunderstandings whenever possible Accountability : It is defined being answerable to oneself and others for one's own actions. It means being accountable for our practice, work environment, and patient safety.

9. Principles of Bioethics Responsibility : lt is the obligation to perform duties and role assigned using scientific knowledge and professional judgment. Confidentiality: It is the right of the patient to have all personal and healthcare information to be kept in confidence

10. INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF NURSES Code of Ethics The ICN Code of Ethics for Nurses has four principal elements that outline the standards of ethical conduct.

11. ICN Code of Ethics Nurses and People: The nurses ' primary responsibility is to provide required nursing care to people . In providing care ,the nurse promotes an environment in which the human rights, values, customs, and spiritual beliefs of the individual, family, and community are respected. The nurse ensures that the individual receives accurate , sufficient and timely information in a culturally appropriate manner on which to base consent for care and related treatment.

12. ICN Code of Ethics Nurses and People: The nurse holds in confidence personal information and uses Judgment in sharing this information. The nurse shares with society the responsibility for initiating and supporting action to meet the health and social needs of the public , in particular, those of vulnerable populations. The nurse advocates for equity and social justice in resource allocation , access to health care, and other social and economic services. The nurse demonstrates professional values

13. ICN Code of Ethics 2. Nurse and Practice The Nurse carries personal responsibility and accountability for nursing practice and for maintaining competence by continues learning. The nurse maintains a standard of personal health such that life ability to provide care is not compromised. The uses judgement regarding individual competence when accepting and delegating responsibility

14. ICN Code of Ethics 2. Nurse and Practice The nurse at all times maintains standard of personal conduct which reflect well on the profession and enhance public confidence The nurse in providing care ensures that the use of technology and scientific advance are compatible with the safety, dignity and rights of people.

15. ICN Code of Ethics 3. Nurses and the Profession The nurse assumes the major role in determining and implementing acceptable standards of clinical nursing practice, management ,research and education The nurse is active in developing a core of research-based professional knowledge . The nurse, acting through the professional organization , participates in creating and maintaining safe, equitable ,social , and economic working conditions in nursing .

16. ICN Code of Ethics 3. Nurses and the Profession The nurse practices to sustain and protect the natural environment and is aware of its consequences on health The nurse contributes to an ethical organizational environment and challenge s unethical practices and settings .

17. ICN Code of Ethics 4. Nurses and Coworkers The nurse sustains a cooperative relationship with coworkers in nursing and other fields . The nurse takes appropriate action to safeguard individuals families , and communities when their health is endangered by a coworker or any other person . The nurse takes appropriate action to support and guide coworkers to advance ethical conduct.

18. REFERENCES Kathwal J. Textbook f Nursing Foundation. Mohali Punjab: Vision Health Sciences Publishers; 2021. p 29-42. Taylor C, Lynn P, Bartlett J L. Fundamentals of Nursing The Art and Science of Person Centered Care. South Asian Edition. New Delhi:Wolters Kluwer;2021. p 27-49.

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