Legalese
Written false statements include social media, review sites
Libel
The fair treatment of individuals and groups within society
Justice
A guideline for responding to difficult challenges in practice
Code of Ethics
Verbal threat or pretending to physically harm
Assault
Defined as the duty to do no harm
Nonmaleficence
Nurses must adhere to this set of state rules
Nurses State Practice Act
Statements that damage reputation of another individual
Defamation
Loyalty, promise-keeping, fostering trust
Fidelity
This recognizes a person's choice and his/her ability to make their own decisions
Autonomy
False statements that are spoken
Slander
Provide compassionate care for all people, all circumstances; doing good
Beneficence
Nursing student accepts responsibility for giving wrong medication
Accountability
Charge for practicing nursing without a license
Felony
Being completely truthful with clients
Veracity
HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act