The conflict arises because the decision not to resuscitate could be seen as not promoting the well being of the patient and an omission on the nurse’s part, causing detrimental consequences (Rumbold, 1999). On the other hand, clause seven of the ‘Code of Professional Conduct’ states that a nurse should “recognise and respect the uniqueness and dignity of each patient and client and respond to their need of care” (UKCC, 1992). The nurse who does not comply with a patient’s wish to die with dignity and not to be resuscitated, could be seen as violating this clause (Rumbold, 1999). There are several viewpoints regarding the use of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (C.P.R.). One such viewpoint is that it
Although Sandra was not conscious and could not make choices herself, the staff tried contacting her next of kin, when they were unreachable they took matters into their own hands to help Sandra. It was not noted in the case study what happened after medical attention was given to Sandra, but it was in good faith that the doctor choose to give Sandra medical attention right away due to the severity of her wounds. Dignity often rises from one person to the next and in this case I feel all three ethical principles were
Dimond (2002) define confidentiality as one of the values of good practise that is concerned with protecting the private information obtained about the patient and client during the period of professional practice. Importantly all nurses including midwives have legal and professional responsibilities to respect the rights of patients and clients and treat them equally. NMC (2002) states that as a registered nurse, midwife or health visitor, you must protect confidential information. Clause 10 UKCC (1992) further states that health professionals should avoid from divulging such information without the client’s consent or a nominated person advocating on his behalf unless the disclosure is required by court order, in the public health interest and in the best interest of the patient. In addition, confidentiality as part of the social, ethical and moral basis of working in care setting is further explained in the NMC (2002) clause 5.1-5.4.
Then, sometimes you make the consideration; Ok what is the risk if I don’t do the double check? And sometimes I choose to do it alone (WN17).’ (Smeulers.2014) The nurses in research project agreed that the position was of importance and they have a commitment to their patients. They also agreed that it was their duty to notify the doctor of a patient condition before administering a medication that could cause more harm. ‘Sometimes patients have low blood pressure and we still have the prescriptions for medications to lower the blood pressure. It is our task, that we should see that a patient has a low blood pressure, should we give the blood pressure reducer.
Her low hemoglobin level put her and her unborn baby at high risk of death. She still refused a blood transplant. Darlene Brown's refusal of a blood transfusion was not only putting her own life at risk, but the life
My daughter would not want to be starved to death. No one would want to be starved to death” (Hannity & Colmes, 2005). Terri Schiavo’s Husband Michael Schiavo said he wanted to remove the feeding tube based on a verbal statement Terri Schiavo made to him prior to her hospitalization (Roh, 2005). Michael insisted that he was trying to carry out Terri’s wishes regarding her end-of-life
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.
This nurse neglected the patient, therefore, neglected the responsibility in preserving the safety and integrity of the patient. When nurses neglect their patient is at risk for injury and even death. Nurses who put their patient at this risk should not be practicing nursing.
This protects individuals from discrimination. It promotes anti-discrimination practice simply because it is an act stating that discrimination is illegal. It is important that care workers promote equality, diversity, and that they respect of service users and meet the individuals needs to patients ect. And they do not let something like sexuality chance the professional’s relationships between pro and client. Codes of practice- nursing and midwifery (how this service promotes anti-discriminatory practice).
In recent years, the responsibility has been transferred to the nurse to manage the patient’s environment in order to promote the patient’s recovery. Every patient deserves to be treated with respect and dignity no matter what their social or political standing may