A new edition of this popular textbook, which presents a unique and interactive approach to nursing ethics using cases, discussion questions and summaries to foster the development of a wide range of ethical skills and intelligences. New to this edition Themes of 'communication as an ethical value' and 'moral distress and moral space and ethical environment' are integrated as concepts and realities that impact on institutional structures and represent personal challenges for staff and hospital structures. Includes a new chapter on moral disagreement and a more interactive chapter on the ethics of nursing research. Provides more focus on themes and includes a suggested professional responsibilities section at the end of most chapters. Considers ethical cases and concerns of nurses working in an Irish context, relating them to Irish Law and the Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses and Midwives. Ethical theories are addressed throughout the text and presented in a coherent and accessible manner. New terms are defined, ethical and legal principles are explained, familiar notions are probed and arguments are evaluated. A glossary of terms to define concepts is provide in each chapter. Summaries are provided at the end of each section and chapter. WRITTEN FOR - Undergraduate and postgraduate student nurses - Staff nurses undertaking post-registration programmes A new layout and approach delivers all the essential information at a reduced price
Provides a framework for nurses to use in ethical analysis and decision-making.
Nursing Ethics and Professional Responsibility in Advanced Practice, Third Edition focuses on the historical background, knowledge and leadership skills necessary to improve the quality of health for both individuals and society.
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The book includes clear descriptions of moral theories and concepts and is packed with case examples – giving it immediate relevance to everyday nursing situations.
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... 168 Interfering factors in ethical nursing action, 79 International Council of Nurses (ICN) code of ethics of. See Code of Ethics for Nurses on nurse–patient relationship primacy, 320 as professional body, 119 International Covenant ...
Rachels (1986), a long-standing critic of the concept of passive euthanasia, believes there is no difference between active euthanasia (actively causing a patient's death) and passive euthanasia (withholding or withdrawing interventions ...
In this new edition, the materials in each chapter have been updated to reflect recent developments in nursing and more generally in health care. In addition, a totally new chapter on ethical theory has been added.