front 1 Ethics | back 1 Making decisions, choosing right from wrong, acting within one’s individual values—each person has their own set of personal ethics and morals. |
front 2 Ethical Principles | back 2
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front 3 Values in Nursing | back 3 Personal and Client Values: Understanding both the nurse’s and the client’s values is crucial in providing ethical care. Values guide behavior and decision-making in nursing practice. |
front 4 Altruism | back 4 Acting selflessly for the benefit of others, often at a personal cost. |
front 5 Dignity | back 5 Human Dignity: All individuals, regardless of their background or identity, have inherent value and should be respected equally. |
front 6 Integrity | back 6 Moral Uprightness: Nurses must demonstrate honesty and adhere to strong moral principles in their professional conduct. |
front 7 Social Justice | back 7 Health Care Equity: Every person, irrespective of their societal status, has the right to quality health care. This concept is also referred to as distributive justice. |
front 8 Malpractice | back 8 Professional Negligence: When a nurse’s actions deviate from accepted standards of practice and result in harm to a client, they may be liable for malpractice |