Values, Ethics, and AdvocacyValues, Ethics, and Advocacy

EthicsEthics

Ethics is the study of philosophical ideals of right and wrong behavior. It is the study of good conduct, character, and motives. (Iggy, pg.389)

Ethics is the study of social morality and philosophical reflection on society’s norms and practices. It is the practical application of moral philosophy and asks the question- “What should I do in this situation?” (Burkhardt, pg. 29)

Ethics is the study of philosophical ideals of right and wrong behavior. It is the study of good conduct, character, and motives. (Iggy, pg.389)

Ethics is the study of social morality and philosophical reflection on society’s norms and practices. It is the practical application of moral philosophy and asks the question- “What should I do in this situation?” (Burkhardt, pg. 29)

Ethical TerminologyEthical Terminology

Autonomy- Refers to a person’s independence

Beneficence- Refers to taking positive actions to help others.

Nonmaleficence- “Do no harm” Justice- Refers to fairness Fidelity- Refers to keeping promises and

commitments

Autonomy- Refers to a person’s independence

Beneficence- Refers to taking positive actions to help others.

Nonmaleficence- “Do no harm” Justice- Refers to fairness Fidelity- Refers to keeping promises and

commitments

Ethics and NursingEthics and Nursing

Code of Ethics- Sets forth ideas of conduct within a group. They are a set of ethical principles that are agreed upon and accepted by members of a group.

Can include:– Expectations of group members– Standards by which members operate– Guidelines to help determine appropriate behavior and

help with determine answers when questions arise.

What is the uses and limitations of a professional code of ethics?

Code of Ethics- Sets forth ideas of conduct within a group. They are a set of ethical principles that are agreed upon and accepted by members of a group.

Can include:– Expectations of group members– Standards by which members operate– Guidelines to help determine appropriate behavior and

help with determine answers when questions arise.

What is the uses and limitations of a professional code of ethics?

Ethics and NursingEthics and Nursing

Nursing Code of Ethics– Has been formalized by at least 2 organizations, the

American Nurses Association (ANA) and the International Council of Nurses (ICN). (Box 21-2, pg 391)

– Both organization’s Code of Ethics include the same basic principles of responsibility, accountability, confidentiality, advocacy, and veracity.

– Website for ANA- http://www.nursingworld.org– Website for ICN- http://icn.ch/index

Nursing Code of Ethics– Has been formalized by at least 2 organizations, the

American Nurses Association (ANA) and the International Council of Nurses (ICN). (Box 21-2, pg 391)

– Both organization’s Code of Ethics include the same basic principles of responsibility, accountability, confidentiality, advocacy, and veracity.

– Website for ANA- http://www.nursingworld.org– Website for ICN- http://icn.ch/index

ValuesValues

A value is a personal belief about the worth of a given idea, attitude, custom,or object that sets standards that influence behavior.

Values are ideals, beliefs, customs, modes of conduct, qualities, or goals that are highly prized or preferred by individuals, groups, or society.

A value is a personal belief about the worth of a given idea, attitude, custom,or object that sets standards that influence behavior.

Values are ideals, beliefs, customs, modes of conduct, qualities, or goals that are highly prized or preferred by individuals, groups, or society.

Values FormationValues Formation

Values form and develop as a result of:– Family

– Religion

– Social organizations

– Community

– Experiences

Values form and develop as a result of:– Family

– Religion

– Social organizations

– Community

– Experiences

Values ClarificationValues Clarification

The process of becoming more conscious of and naming what one values or considers worthy. It involves understanding how our values affect our thoughts and behaviors.

Outcome of values clarification= self awareness/ personal insight

The process of becoming more conscious of and naming what one values or considers worthy. It involves understanding how our values affect our thoughts and behaviors.

Outcome of values clarification= self awareness/ personal insight

BioethicsBioethics

Bioethics is the practice of ethical considerations in health care situations

Give some examples of some health care situations that have caused ethical dilemmas, that have been in the news.

Bioethics is the practice of ethical considerations in health care situations

Give some examples of some health care situations that have caused ethical dilemmas, that have been in the news.

Bioethical IssuesBioethical Issues

Quality of life Genetic screening Futile care Allocation of scarce resources: medical

technologies Allocation of scarce resources: the nursing

shortage

Quality of life Genetic screening Futile care Allocation of scarce resources: medical

technologies Allocation of scarce resources: the nursing

shortage

Processing an ethical dilemmaProcessing an ethical dilemma

1. Determine if issue is an ethical dilemma. 2. Gather data relevant to issue. 3. Examine and determine your own values

on the issue. 4. Verbalize the problem. 5. Consider possible courses of action. 6. Negotiate the outcome. 7. Evaluate the action.

1. Determine if issue is an ethical dilemma. 2. Gather data relevant to issue. 3. Examine and determine your own values

on the issue. 4. Verbalize the problem. 5. Consider possible courses of action. 6. Negotiate the outcome. 7. Evaluate the action.

AdvocacyAdvocacy

To advocate means to speak or write in support of something or someone. An advocate is someone who pleads another’s case.

As nurse’s we advocate:– By assisting client/ family in interpreting information– By offering assistance to the client in decision making

and explaining the implications of the client’s decision– By ensuring that the client receives appropriate care

To advocate means to speak or write in support of something or someone. An advocate is someone who pleads another’s case.

As nurse’s we advocate:– By assisting client/ family in interpreting information– By offering assistance to the client in decision making

and explaining the implications of the client’s decision– By ensuring that the client receives appropriate care