What are the two bases of Ethico-Legal Principles in Nursing?
- Ethico(al): based on Code of Ethics
- Legal: based on the law
These principles guide nursing practice in ethical and legal contexts.
The Code of Good Governance serves as the principal basis for the Code of Ethics for which group?
Filipino Nurses
This code was established through Board Resolution #220, s. 2004.
Define morality in the context of nursing.
Personal perspective between right and wrong
Morality influences ethical decision-making in nursing.
What is the Code of Ethics intended to do?
Direct professionals in practicing morally accepted beliefs, values, and behaviors
It serves as a guiding framework for ethical practice.
List the bioethical principles mentioned.
- Beneficence
- Non-maleficence
- Veracity
- Fidelity
- Autonomy
- Justice
- Stewardship
- Utilitarianism
These principles guide ethical decision-making in healthcare.
What does beneficence entail?
Doing good, promotion of health, prevention of complications, alleviates suffering, restoration of health, assistance in peaceful death
It emphasizes actions that benefit patients.
What is the principle of non-maleficence?
Avoiding harm
This principle emphasizes the importance of not causing injury to patients.
What does veracity refer to in nursing?
Providing truthful information
It includes truthful documentation and charting.
What is the role of informed consent in nursing?
Principal means to protect patient’s right
It is a legal and formal document obtained directly from the patient.
List the elements of informed consent.
- V: own freewill, without coercion
- I: full discussion, entertained questions
- C: to understand - full understanding
These elements ensure that patients are fully informed before consenting.
True or false: A minor can give informed consent.
FALSE
Minors cannot give consent; exceptions exist for married minors and emancipated individuals.
What does justice mean in the context of nursing ethics?
Fairness and equal treatment
It emphasizes that no patients should be chosen over others.
Define stewardship in healthcare.
Proper utilization of resources
It includes taking care of the body after procedures like a kidney transplant.
What is the Golden Rule in ethics?
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you
This principle encourages empathy and respect in patient care.
What is paternalism in healthcare?
Assuming responsibility over others who cannot decide for themselves
It often involves making decisions for patients in their best interest.
What is a Living Will?
Document stating own wishes or desires of the patient
It grants authority to someone trusted to make decisions on behalf of the patient.
List the types of Living Will.
- Holographic
- Notarial
- Nuncupative
These types vary based on how they are created and witnessed.
What is the three-fold liability rule?
- Criminal liability
- Civil liability
- Administrative liability
This rule outlines the different types of liabilities healthcare professionals may face.
Define tort in legal terms.
Legal wrong committed against person or property resulting in legal action to compensate for damages
Torts can be intentional or unintentional.
What is malpractice?
Negligent act committed in the course of professional performance
It refers to failure to meet the standard of care expected in nursing.
What does Res Ipsa Loquitur mean?
The thing speaks for itself
It applies in cases where the negligence is obvious, such as a burn injury.
What is false imprisonment in healthcare?
Prohibiting the detention of patients in hospitals on grounds of nonpayment of hospital bills
Governed by Republic Act No. 9439.
What is defamation?
Public malicious imputation
It includes slander and libel.
What does RA 7305 refer to?
Magna Carta For Public Health Workers
It includes various allowances and benefits for health workers.
