Ethical & Legal Issues
Determines what is "Right" or "Good" within a society
Legislation
Decisions are based on what is best for the individual making the decisions
Ethical Egoism
Taking no action is considered what?
action taken
Refers to one's duty to benefit or promote the good of others.
Beneficence
A branch of philosophy that deals with systemic approaches to distinguish right from wrong.
Ethics
Focuses on the mortality of actions- judged as right or wrong based on ethical principles.
Kantianism
Situations that require a choice between two equally unfavorable alternatives
Ethical Dilemma
Acting on another's behalf
What is Advocacy
Term applied to the principles when they refer to concepts within the scope of medicine, nursing & allied health.
Bioethics
Do unto others as you would have done unto you.
Christian Ethics
Written defamation of character
Libel
Loyalty & faithfulness to the client & one's duty
Fidelity
A valid, legally recognized claim or entitlement, encompassing freedom from government interference or discriminatory treatment & an entitlement to a benefit or service.
"Right"
Promotes action based on the end result that produces the most good for the most people
Utilitarianism
Name five types of Lawsuits that can occur in MH
What is
1. Breach of Confidentiality
2. Defamation of Character
3. Assualt & Battery
4. False Imprisonment
5. Malpratice/Negligence
Based on the concept reflecting a duty to treat everyone equal & fair
Justice
Defines the legal parameters of professional & practical nursing.
Nurse Practice Act
Do good, avoid evil, human knowledge of the difference in decision-making
Natural Law Theories
Failure to exercise the standard of care that a reasonably prudent person would have exercised in a similar situation. Any conduct that falls below the legal standard established to protect others against unreasonable risk of harm,
Negligence
Abstaining from negative acts towards other- avoid harm
Nonmaleficence