Week 1 Class 1
Define Morals.
What is right/acceptable.
Name 2 Ethical Theories…
-Utilitarianism
-Deontological (Kant)
Define Battery.
Touching of another without consent.
Health records must be stored for how long?
7-10 years.
Is it possible that more than 1 nursing intervention may be ethical?
Yes.
Define Ethics.
The philosophical study of morality.
Which ethical principle is at the foundation of the nurse-patient relationship?
Fidelity.
CLPNA’s main focus is…
The safety & well-being of public.
Concerns with Computerized documenting…
-legality of electronic signature
-security
-confidentiality
Define Moral Distress.
Emotional & psychological pain when know the right thing to do but can’t because of rules.
-Normative
-Non-Normative
Name 2 things that are not ethics…
-feelings
-religion
-following the law
-following culturally accepted norms
-science
4 Sources of Common Law…
-Statute law
-Case law
-Doctrine
-Custom
Who decides how long health records should be stored for?
Hospital Management Regulations Act & Employer Policy/Procedures.
Who can be on a clinical ethics committee?
-Nurses
-Chaplain
-Doctor
-Lawyer
-Social Worker
Which document sets up professional values for nurses?
CLPNA Code of Ethics
Which normative theory is best for nursing practice?
Deontological.
Which Source of Common Law has the lowest order of authority?
Doctrine.
Lack of documentation can lead to..
Negligence by nurse.
What are the 4 functions of the Clinical Ethics Committee.
-Consultation
-Education
-Policy
-Research
What are the 6 Pillars of Character?
-Trustworthiness
-Respect
-Responsibility
-Fairness
-Caring
-Citizenship
Name 2 of 4 CLPNA Standards of Practice?
-Professional Accountability & Responsibility
-Knowledge-Based Practice
-Service to the Public & Self-Regulation
-Ethical Practice
Health Professions Act (HPA) may include…
-Physiotherapy
-Occupational Therapy
-Pharmacists
-LPN’s
Name 3 Documentation Guidelines…
-Record own actions
-Chronological
-Accurate
-Be clear & concise
-Record corrections clearly
-Be legible
In order, name the 9 steps of the Ethical Decision-Making Framework.