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 [...]
