Legalese
Ethical Principles
Odds & Ends
100

Written false statements include social media, review sites

Libel

100

The fair treatment of individuals and groups within society

Justice

100

A guideline for responding to difficult challenges in practice

Code of Ethics

200

Verbal threat or pretending to physically harm

Assault

200

Defined as the duty to do no harm

Nonmaleficence

200

Nurses must adhere to this set of state rules

Nurses State Practice Act

300

Statements that damage reputation of another individual

Defamation

300

Loyalty, promise-keeping, fostering trust

Fidelity

300

This recognizes a person's choice and his/her ability to make their own decisions

Autonomy

400

False statements that are spoken

Slander

400

Provide compassionate care for all people, all circumstances; doing good

Beneficence

400

Nursing student accepts responsibility for giving wrong medication

Accountability

500

Charge for practicing nursing without a license

Felony

500

Being completely truthful with clients

Veracity

500

HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

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