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| the study of standards of conduct and moral judgements. principles or standards that govern proper conduct. a theory of the right conduct. |
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| a system of moral standards and values that guide right and wrong |
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| the choice b/w 2 or more equally justifiable alternatives. Right thing to do is not clear. Resolution requires negotiating of differing values among those involved. |
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| a collection of standars or rules of behavior, such as dress code. Set of ethical principles |
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| minimum criteria. A degree or level of requirement, excellence or attainment. |
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| established by law for protection of others. Legal guidelines for safe and appropriate practice of nursing |
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| a guide for conduct thst describes the actions that should or should not be taken in specific situations, such as policies |
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| refers to the moral issues and problems that have arisen as a result of modern medicine and research. Branch of ethics |
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| personal conviction that something is absolutely right or wrong in all situations. judgment about behaviors |
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| the belief that everyone has certain inalienable rights by simply being human |
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| personal freedom or independence. in charge of own destiny |
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| personal belief about the worth of a given idea or behavior. Strongly held personal and professional beliefs about worth and importance. Deeply held beliefs that provide reference points as we make judgments and set priorities in daily life |
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| Societal rules or regulations that are advisable or obligatory to observe. Mandatory rules that all citizens must adhere to or risk civil or crimanal liability. Government enforced. Codifications of values a community holds in common |
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| fairness to everone. Sound reason. Rightfulness of decisions and actions |
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| legal responsiblility for failure to act or action that fails to meet standards of care that causes another person harm |
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| leagally bound or obligated to make good any loss or damage. Responsible |
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| Failure to act as an ordinary prudent person would under similar circumstances. Conduct that falls below the standard established by law for the protection of others under the same circumstances |
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| preventable adverse event. Medical event that results in injury. Signals immediate investigation and response. Reported to JCAHO |
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| Agreement to keep promises. Follow thru with care offered to clients |
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| doing what is good. Taking positive active steps to help others |
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| DO NO HARM. Balance risks and benefits while do least harm possible |
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| execution of duties associated with particular role. characteristics of reliablility and dependability |
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| ability to answer for one's own actions. Evaluate practices and actions. |
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| specific skills necessary to perform a task |
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| ability to form an opinion to draw sound conclusions |
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| give clients information needed to make decisions and then support decisions |
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| traditional theory of ethics. Defines actions as right or wrong. Looks to the pure presence of principle |
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| relies on application of certain principles. Measures of good and greatest. Measures effect and act will have. |
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| Inequality of attention to women can be remedied by routinely asking how bioethical decisions will affect women. Grew out of society changes in 20th century |
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| Prevent harm to society and provide punishment for crimes ex: felony and misdermeanor |
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| penalty of imprisonment for greater than 1 year |
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| penalty of a fine or prison for less than year |
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| proect a person's rights. Payment of money to injured party |
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| civil wrong or injuy which court provides a remedy. ex: med error |
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| Intentional threat to bring about harmful or offensive contact with another individual. intentional tort |
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| intentional touching without consent. intentional tort |
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| Publicsation of false statements that result in damage to the person's reputation. (oral, slander); (written, libel) |
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| created by elected legislative bodies such as US congress and state legislatures. EX: ADA-american disability act.... NPA nurse practice act. |
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| created by judicial decision made in courts EX: informed consent - client's right to refuse treatment |
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| protects client's right to be free from unwanted intrusion into private affairs..confidentiality... intentional tort |
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| defines scope of nursing practice and expanding nursing roles. Rules and regulations enacted by the state BON. define the practice of nursing |
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| systems to ensure appropriate nursing care.. Identify possible risks, analyze and act on to reduce risks then evaluate |
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| when anything unusual happens that can cause potential harm or when nurse makes an error. used for quality improvement and risk managment |
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