Thursday, September 9, 2010

ETHICO-MORAL ASPECTS IN NURSING

October 8, 2007 by Admin · 13 Comments 

Ethos – comes from Greek work w/c means character/culture
– Branch of Philosophy w/c determines right and wrong
Moral – personal/private interpretation from what is good and bad.
Ethical Principles:

Autonomy – the right/freedom to decide (the patient has the right to refuse despite the explanation of the nurse) Example:  surgery, or any procedure
Nonmaleficence – the duty not [...]