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1.1. Introduction To Nursing Ethics
1.1. Introduction To Nursing Ethics
1.1. Introduction To Nursing Ethics
Gugsa Nemera
(BSC, MScN, Assistant Prof, PhD )
Jimma University
School of Nursing
IMPACT
VALUES – STANDARDS – JUDGMENTS UNKNOWN TO
ATTITUDE OTHERS 90 %
MOTIVES – ETHICS - BELIEFS
Religious
Family background
Value
Peer Societal
groups traditions
• Altruism
• Autonomy
• Human dignity
• Integrity
• Social justice
• Nursing Values
o Strong commitment to serve
o Compassion
o Belief in the dignity and worth of each person
o Commitment to education
o Autonomy
o Value-natural way (i.e. Being nonjudgmental)
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Character
• Learned
• Nurses not responsible for wrong but perceive that they are
powerless to prevent.
• How many of you have seen this? Why you were powerless? Any
attempt? To what extent? Were you morally, right? How ?
to different people
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Ethical Principles
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Breakout: Brainstorming
questions
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Fundamental Principles of Ethics
Ethical principles Central concept
Autonomy Self-determination
Beneficence Doing good
Non-maleficence Avoiding harm
Veracity Truth-telling
Confidentiality Keeping secret
Fidelity Keeping promises
Justice Treating people fairly
Informed consent?
Informed consent
Who cannot give
consent?
Legally underaged
Mentally
incapacitated
1. Witness
3. Advocacy
Informed consent
Who should obtain
consent?
Informed consent
Forms of consent?
2. Verbal consent
4.Veracity
Nurses must not withhold the whole
truth from patients, even if they believe
the truth will cause distress.
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keeping a promise to fulfill all
commitments
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7. Justice
• Is it always a matter of
the consequences or
results?
❖Policy makers
❖Society as a whole
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Top 10 Qualities of a Professional and Ethical Nurse
1. Communication skills
2. Emotional stability
3. Empathy
4. Flexibility
5. Good attention to detail
6. Interpersonal skills
7. Physical endurance
8. Problem solving skills
9. Quick response
10. Respect
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