The code of ethics says that a nurse should be professional in all relationships, should practice as a nurse using compassion and respect for each and every individual, regardless of social or economic status, personal attributes or the nature of health problems. A nurse’s commitment is to the patient, whether it be an individual, family, group or community. A nurse should promote and protect the health, safety and the rights of their patients. A nurse owes the same duties to self as to others, such as: safety, maintain competence, and personal and professional growth. Nurses participate in establishing, maintaining, and improving healthcare environments.
According to Garity (2005), “The nurse’s ability to collaborate with patients, families, and multi/ intra-disciplinary health care professionals in the successful resolution of such dilemmas can affect the quality of health care” (p. 11). The nurse has an ethical obligation to give every patient the same level of compassion, care, and respect regardless of the nature of the illness (Chitty & Black, 2010). Whether or not the nurse agrees or disagrees with the decision that Marianne’s family has decided on, the nurse must ethically abide by the family’s wishes and provide the highest quality of care for her. The nurse’s highest level of commitments is for Marianne at that point. Although competing demands of patient, family, and physician have risen, the nurse’s first priority is always providing care that ensures patient safety and protects the best welfare of the patient.
My classic values are temperance and justice, I value individual and social balance within the community. This balance can be accomplished by giving trust and regularly dealing with members of the community. I learned that my key phrase is “I am fair and responsible”. My definition of ethical behavior is that everyone is responsible for themselves and their obligation to do the right thing in any situation. An ethical person should fulfill that obligation and be fair at the same time.
I believe that people need good ethics to promote a healthy and positive environment for ourselves and others. I always assumed my personal ethical viewpoint is that everything should be equal and fair. After reviewing my Ethical Lens Inventory, it proved me right. I found that my preferred ethical lens is the Relationship Lens. I use my rationality to determine how I can ensure equality to all others.
I believe that the core of nursing is to provide quality nursing care while taking into account the patient and their family member’s beliefs, customs and traditions. Treating each patient compassionately and empathetically regardless of their color, race and nationality. Recognizing and addressing their cultural and religious beliefs establishes a healthy and positive relationship between the nurse and the patient. I believe that the focus of nursing is promoting health, providing compassionate, empathetic care during illnesses. To assist other healthcare professionals in the treatment of illnesses, preventive care and education.
EXPLATION OF WHY PERSON-CENTRED VALUES ARE IMPORTANT AND HOW THEY INFLUENCE SOCIAL CARE WORK Person-centred values are important are not only important but are also the law, under the Human Rights act 1998, Health and Social act 2012,Code of practice for social care workers. Person-centred values must influence all aspects of health and social care work. All individuals working within the health care sector should follow the person-centred values as this ensures that each individual feel that they are being treated as an individual. The health and social worker should ensure that: * They support the individual to be as independent as possible * They treat all individuals with dignity and respect * The individual is supported to exercise choice and wellbeing * the individual have privacy if they want it * the individual is supported in accessing their rights * the individual is treated as an individual The health and social worker should make sure the above is followed as this will influence all aspect of health and social care it is important to ensure that all individuals are treated as such and person- centred care should ensure Person-centred values influence health and social workers, as it helps to provide anti-discriminations practice and to help promote and support individual’s right to equal opportunities, dignity, independence, choice and safety. Health and social workers need to respect individual’s rights, belief and identities.
C. The institution’s model of care and primary value is that the needs of the patient come first. D. The institutions diverse model of care requires that everyone requires treatment with dignity and respect. E. The institution will make efforts to respect and accommodate religious and spiritual needs of patients as appropriate to the extent possible. Ethics Training A. Provides recourses for employees to find managers or others who can help them resolve ethical conflicts.
Although, I may treat all these situations differently they all require compassion and respect. In addition, the Code of Ethics states, “The nurse has authority, accountability, and responsibility for nursing practice, makes decisions and takes action consistent with the obligation to promote health and to provide optimal care.” (Association, 2001) As a nurse, I am accountable for my actions in patient care, patient safety, and maintaining patient confidentiality. It is important to provide the best care I can for all of my patients. While doing so I need to adhere to the NPA of my
People in your care must be able to trust you with their health and well-being. By promoting anti discriminatory practice they: • Make the care of people your first concern, treating them as individuals and respecting their dignity • Work with others to protect and promote the health and well-being of those in your care, their families and careers, and the wider community • Provide a high standard of practice and care at all times • be open and honest, act with integrity and uphold the reputation of your
Integrity means being trustworthy, reliable, and decent in our dealings with others. It means being true to ourselves. When we are guided by integrity our actions align with our principles; our thoughts and words are in sync with each other. It becomes the basis for our reputation as well as our self-esteem. Integrity does not mean being perfect, but rather having high moral principles and being trusted in our actions as well as our words.