This document discusses key bioethical principles related to patient care, including informed consent, patient autonomy, and patient rights. It defines informed consent as a patient's acceptance of a medical procedure after being informed of risks and benefits. Consent can be given directly by the patient or through a proxy if the patient is unable. Respect for patient autonomy means upholding their right to make their own healthcare decisions. The document also outlines the Filipino Patient's Bill of Rights, which protects a patient's right to privacy, confidentiality, continuity of care, and more. Finally, it presents the Code of Ethics for Filipino Nurses, which emphasizes the nurse's responsibilities to patients, coworkers, society, and the nursing profession.
Anyone who has been in the nursing field for an extended period of time will tell you that a lot has changed. In fact, the twentieth century brought – literally – a technological “invasion” to nursing.
Anyone who has been in the nursing field for an extended period of time will tell you that a lot has changed. In fact, the twentieth century brought – literally – a technological “invasion” to nursing.
The Filipino registered nurse believes in the worth and dignity of each human being, recognizes the primary responsibility to preserve health at all cost.
The Filipino registered nurse believes in the worth and dignity of each human being, recognizes the primary responsibility to preserve health at all cost.
Tom Culmo is a personal injury lawyer who believes that every human being deserves to be treated with respect when entering a hospital or health care facility. The Florida Patient's Bill of Right's is a step in the right direction and everyone should be aware of existence.
The Declaration of Helsinki is a set of ethical principles and guidelines for medical research involving human subjects. It was first adopted by the World Medical Association (WMA) in 1964 and has been revised multiple times, with the most recent version released in 2013. The Declaration provides a framework to protect the rights, safety, and well-being of individuals participating in research studies. Here are the key elements of the Declaration of Helsinki:
Respect for Autonomy and Informed Consent: The Declaration emphasizes the importance of respecting the autonomy of individuals and their right to make informed decisions about participating in research. It requires researchers to obtain informed consent from participants or their legally authorized representatives, ensuring they have been adequately informed about the study's purpose, procedures, potential risks and benefits, and their right to withdraw at any time.
Beneficence and Risk Assessment: Researchers have a responsibility to maximize potential benefits and minimize potential harm to research participants. The Declaration states that research protocols should be based on a thorough scientific assessment of risks and benefits and should prioritize the well-being of participants.
Ethical Review and Approval: The Declaration highlights the necessity of independent ethical review of research protocols by an appropriate research ethics committee or institutional review board (IRB). The committee should ensure that the study is scientifically valid, ethically sound, and compliant with relevant regulations and guidelines.
Privacy and Confidentiality: The Declaration emphasizes the importance of protecting the privacy and confidentiality of research participants. Researchers should ensure that participants' personal information is kept confidential, and data should be anonymized or pseudonymized whenever possible to protect participant identities.
Data and Safety Monitoring: The Declaration emphasizes the importance of ongoing data monitoring and safety assessments during the research study. Researchers should have plans in place to detect and manage any adverse events or unanticipated risks that may arise during the study.
Vulnerable Populations: Special protections are outlined for vulnerable populations, such as children, pregnant women, prisoners, and individuals with impaired decision-making capacity. Researchers should take extra precautions to ensure their well-being, and their involvement in research should be justified based on the potential benefits to their own population.
Publication and Dissemination of Results: The Declaration emphasizes the responsibility of researchers to publish and share the results of their research in a timely manner. The results should be accurately reported, and negative or inconclusive results should also be disseminated to prevent publication bias.
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What You Will Learn • Long-term care is heavily regulated because the government is a major payer and the recipients of services are among the most vulnerable. • The Nursing Home Reform Act continues to play a major role in regulatory oversight by enforcing substantial compliance with the Requirements of Participation through the survey and enforcement process. • Interpretive Guidelines clarify and explain each standard in detail. Although the guidelines provide directions to personnel conducting surveys, they also assist nursing home personnel in understanding what practices they must implement to comply with each standard. • The traditional survey is being phased out and replaced with the computer-based Quality Indicator Survey. • The seriousness of each deficiency is indicated by its severity and scope. Remedies, such as civil monetary penalties, are based on the seriousness of the deficiencies. • An acceptable plan of correction must address five elements for each deficiency cited. • Compliance with the Requirements of Participation incorporates compliance with the Life Safety Code®. Administrators must become thoroughly familiar with the Requirements of Participation and the main requirements of the Life Safety Code®. • Nursing homes are required to comply with the accessibility standards for the disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act. • Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, OSHA is responsible for ensuring the safety and health of nursing home employees. Nursing homes are legally required to comply with OSHA standards and recordkeeping rules. Introduction The health care sector has been the object of numerous regulations, for two main reasons: (1) The government is a major payer for individuals receiving health care services under Medicare, Medicaid, and other public programs. By committing a significant amount of tax dollars to the delivery of health care, the government retains a vested interest in how the money is spent by private organizations that deliver health care. (2) Health care in general, and long-term care in particular, provide services to the frailest and most vulnerable individuals in society. Many of them are physically and/or mentally incapacitated and have no one else to act on their behalf. The regulatory system is deemed obligated to protect vulnerable populations against negligence and abuse, to ensure that they receive needed services for which they are eligible, and to ensure that the services provided meet at least certain defined minimum standards of quality. Administrative agencies have the power to enforce the rules and regulations that they formulate. The most important federal agency regulating nursing facilities certified as skilled nursing facilities (SNF) or nursing facilities (NF) is the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), an administrative agency under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The U.S. Department of Justice enforces comp.
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June 20, 2024, Prix Galien International and Jerusalem Ethics Forum in ROME. Detailed agenda including panels:
- ADVANCES IN CARDIOLOGY: A NEW PARADIGM IS COMING
- WOMEN’S HEALTH: FERTILITY PRESERVATION
- WHAT’S NEW IN THE TREATMENT OF INFECTIOUS,
ONCOLOGICAL AND INFLAMMATORY SKIN DISEASES?
- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ETHICS
- GENE THERAPY
- BEYOND BORDERS: GLOBAL INITIATIVES FOR DEMOCRATIZING LIFE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES AND PROMOTING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE
- ETHICAL CHALLENGES IN LIFE SCIENCES
- Prix Galien International Awards Ceremony
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Residents are reminded that the flu vaccine is safe and effective. Common side effects are mild and may include soreness at the injection site, mild fever, or muscle aches. These side effects are generally short-lived and far less severe than the flu itself.
Healthcare providers are also stressing the importance of continuing COVID-19 precautions. Wearing masks, practicing good hand hygiene, and maintaining social distancing are still crucial, especially in crowded places.
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Are you curious about what’s new in cervical cancer research or unsure what the findings mean? Join Dr. Emily Ko, a gynecologic oncologist at Penn Medicine, to learn about the latest updates from the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) 2024 Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer. Dr. Ko will discuss what the research presented at the conference means for you and answer your questions about the new developments.
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar leads (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
Recomendações da OMS sobre cuidados maternos e neonatais para uma experiência pós-natal positiva.
Em consonância com os ODS – Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável e a Estratégia Global para a Saúde das Mulheres, Crianças e Adolescentes, e aplicando uma abordagem baseada nos direitos humanos, os esforços de cuidados pós-natais devem expandir-se para além da cobertura e da simples sobrevivência, de modo a incluir cuidados de qualidade.
Estas diretrizes visam melhorar a qualidade dos cuidados pós-natais essenciais e de rotina prestados às mulheres e aos recém-nascidos, com o objetivo final de melhorar a saúde e o bem-estar materno e neonatal.
Uma “experiência pós-natal positiva” é um resultado importante para todas as mulheres que dão à luz e para os seus recém-nascidos, estabelecendo as bases para a melhoria da saúde e do bem-estar a curto e longo prazo. Uma experiência pós-natal positiva é definida como aquela em que as mulheres, pessoas que gestam, os recém-nascidos, os casais, os pais, os cuidadores e as famílias recebem informação consistente, garantia e apoio de profissionais de saúde motivados; e onde um sistema de saúde flexível e com recursos reconheça as necessidades das mulheres e dos bebês e respeite o seu contexto cultural.
Estas diretrizes consolidadas apresentam algumas recomendações novas e já bem fundamentadas sobre cuidados pós-natais de rotina para mulheres e neonatos que recebem cuidados no pós-parto em unidades de saúde ou na comunidade, independentemente dos recursos disponíveis.
É fornecido um conjunto abrangente de recomendações para cuidados durante o período puerperal, com ênfase nos cuidados essenciais que todas as mulheres e recém-nascidos devem receber, e com a devida atenção à qualidade dos cuidados; isto é, a entrega e a experiência do cuidado recebido. Estas diretrizes atualizam e ampliam as recomendações da OMS de 2014 sobre cuidados pós-natais da mãe e do recém-nascido e complementam as atuais diretrizes da OMS sobre a gestão de complicações pós-natais.
O estabelecimento da amamentação e o manejo das principais intercorrências é contemplada.
Recomendamos muito.
Vamos discutir essas recomendações no nosso curso de pós-graduação em Aleitamento no Instituto Ciclos.
Esta publicação só está disponível em inglês até o momento.
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3.) Assess mechanisms of resistance to targeted therapies for MCL and their implications for treatment selection
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APPLICATION OF BIOETHICAL PRINCIPLES TO THE CARE OF THE SICK.pdf
1. APPLICATION OF BIOETHICAL PRINCIPLES
TO THE CARE OF THE SICK
INFORMED CONSENT
refers to the patient's deliberate
and voluntary acceptance of a
health care procedure which
presupposes sufficient disclosure
of the nature and goal of the
procedure, its possible side-
effects, risks, benefits and the
available medical options.
Form of Consent
1. Consent by Presumption
this is reasonably presumed to be
present in the subsequent
employment and series of
procedures as they are aligned
with the primary procedure to
which explicit consent is express.
Example: Through it is not utterly
expressed consent to perineal flushing is
reasonably presumed that is done after
the patient is medically assisted for
delivery to which she gives explicit
consent.
2. Consent by Proxy
this is done when the patient is
not capable of informed consent
and is legitimately represented
by a competent surrogate who
acts in his behalf
The patient may be unconscious,
insane or minor /child who is out
of reason or not in the age of
reason.
Example: A febrile baby is given an
antipyretic injection at the consent of his
mother
THE PRINCIPLE OF AUTONOMY
refers to one's moral power or
right to self governance and
determination to make decisions
in directing one's own life
exercise of freedom
Implications of the Patient's Autonomy
1. The patient is responsible for his
choices and decisions
2. His human dignity is upheld and
recognized
3. His personal value and worth are
affirmed
4. His patient's rights are protected and
are not unduly interfered with
5. He cannot be constrained or forced
to make decisions and perform actions
against his will
PATIENT'S RIGTHS
refer to the moral power
incumbent upon the dignity of
the patient as a human person
which is enjoined by both natural
law and positive law requiring
that what is due must be
rendered to the patient as justice
demands.
FILIPINO PATIENT'S BILL OF RIGHTS
1. The patient has the right to
considerate and respectful care,
irrespective of socio-economic status
2. The patient has the right to obtain from
his physician complete current
information concerning his diagnosis,
treatment, and prognosis in terms the
2. patient can reasonably be expected to
understand
3. The patient has the right to receive
from his physician information necessary
to give informed consent prior to the start
of any procedure and or treatment.
Except in emergencies, such information
for informed consent should include but
not necessarily limited to specific
procedure and or treatment, the
medically significant risks involved, and
probable duration of incapacitation.
The patient has also the right to know
the name of the person responsible for
the procedures and/ or treatment.
4. The patient has the right to refuse
treatment/ life-giving measures, to the
extend permitted by the law, and to be
of the medical consequences of his
action.
5. The patient has the right to every
consideration of his privacy concerning
his own medical care program
Case discussion, consultation,
examination and treatment are
confidential and should be
conducted discreetly
Those not directly involved in his
care must have the permission of
the patient to be present.
6. The patient has the right to expect that
all communication and records
pertaining to his care should be treated
as confidential
7. The patient has the right that within his
capacity, a hospital must make
reasonable response to the request of
patient for services.
The hospital must provide
evaluation, service and/or
referral as indicated by the
urgency of care
8. The patient has the right to obtain
information as to any relationship of the
hospital to other health care and
educational institutions in so far as his
care is concerned.
9. The patient has the right to be advised
if the hospital proposed to engage in or
perform human experimentation
affecting his care or treatment.
The patient has the right to refuse
or participate in such research
project.
10. The patient has the night to expect
reasonable continuity of care;
he has the right to know in
advance what appointment
times the physicians are available
and where.
The patient has the right to expect
that the hospital will provide a
mechanism whereby he is
informed by his physician or a
delegate of the physician of the
patient's continuing health care
requirements following discharge.
11. The patient has the right to examine
and receive an explanation of his bill
regardless of source of payment.
12. The patient has the right to know
what hospital rules and regulations apply
to his conduct as a patient.
3. Nursing Code of Ethics
Code of Ethics for Filipino Nurses
- The professional code of ethics for
Filipino nurses strongly emphasizes the
four-fold responsibility of the nurse, the
universality of nursing practice, the
scope of their responsibilities
to the people they serve,
to their co-workers
to society and environment, and
to their profession
- The Code of Ethics used by Filipino
nurses prior to 1984, was the code
promulgated by the International
Council for Nurses. In 1982, the PNA
Special Committee developed a Code
of Ethics for Filipino Nurses but was not
implemented.
- In 1984, the Board of Nursing adopted
the Code of Ethics of the ICN, adding
"promotion of spiritual environment" as
the fifth-fold responsibility of the nurse.
- In 1989 the Code of Ethics promulgated
by the PNA was approved by the
Professional Regulation Commission and
was recommended for use.
- This was approved In October 25, 1990
by the general assembly of the PNA.
- In July 14, 2004, a new Code of Ethics for
Filipino Nurse was adopted under RA
9173 and was promulgated by the BON.
The Code of Ethics for Filipino Nurses
embodies ethical principles and
guidelines to be observed, stipulated
under seven (7) articles.
Article 1-Preamble
1. Health is a fundamental right. The
Filipino RN, believing in the worth and
dignity of each human being, recognizes
the primary responsibility to preserve
health at all costs. This responsibility
encompasses promotion of health,
prevention of illness, alleviation of
suffering, and restoration of health
However, when the foregoing are not
possible, assistance towards a peaceful
death shall be his/her obligation.
2. To assume this responsibility, RNs have
to gain knowledge and understanding of
man's cultural, social, spiritual,
psychological, and ecological aspects
of illness, utilizing the therapeutic
process.
Cultural diversity and political
and socio- economic status
are inherent factors to
effective nursing care.
3. The desire for the respect and
confidence of clientele, colleagues, co-
workers, and the members of the
community provides the incentive to
attain and maintain the highest possible
degree of ethical conduct.
Article II-Registered Nurses and People
1. Values, customs, and spiritual beliefs
held by individual shall be represented
2. Individual freedom to make rational
and unconstrained decisions shall be
respected
4. 3. Personal information acquired in the
process of giving nursing care shall be
held in strict confidence.
Article Ill-Registered Nurses and Practice
1.Human life is inviolable
2.Quality and excellence in the care of
patients are the goals of nursing practice
3. Accurate documentation of actions
and outcomes of delivered care is the
hallmark of nursing accountability
4. Registered nurses are the advocates of
the Jog patients they shall take
appropriate steps to safeguard their
rights and privileges.
5. Registered Nurses are aware that their
actions have professional ethical, moral
and legal dimensions They strive to
perform their work in the best interest of
all concerned.
Article IV-Registered Nurses and Co-
workers
1. The RN is in solidarity with other
members of the health care team in
working for the patient's best interest.
2. The RN maintains collegial and
collaborative working relationship with
colleagues and other health care
providers.
Article V-Registered Nurses, Society, and
Environment
1. The preservation of life, respect for
human rights, and promotion of healthy
environment shall be a commitment of a
RN.
2. The establishment of linkages with the
public in promoting local, national, and
international efforts to meet health and
social needs of the people as a
contributing member of society is a
noble concern of a RN
Article VI-Registered Nurses and the
Profession
1. Maintenance of loyally to the nursing
profession and preservation of its integrity
are ideal.
2. Compliance with the by-laws of the
accredited professional organization
(PNA) and other professional
organizations of which the RN is a
member is a lofty duty.
3. Commitment to continual learning
and active participation in the
development and growth of the
profession are commendable
obligations.
4. Contribution to the improvement of
the socio- economic conditions and
general welfare of nurses through
appropriate legislation is a practice and
visionary mission.
Article VII-Administrative Penalties,
Repealing Clause and Effectivity
The certificate of registration of the RN
shall either be revoked or suspended for
violation of any provisions of this Code
pursuant to Sec 23 (f), Art IV of RA No
9173 and Sec 23 (f), rule III of Board Res.
No 425, Series of 2003, the IRR.
5. "Art IV of RA 9173-Examination and
Registration Sec 23 Revocation and
Suspension of Certificate of
Registration/Professional License and
Cancellation of Special/Temporary
Permit -The Board shall have the power
to revoke or suspend the certificate of
registration/professional license or
cancel the special/temporary permit of
a nurse upon any of the following
grounds/
(a)For any of the causes
mentioned in the preceding
section,
(b)For unprofessional and
unethical conduct,
(c) For gross incompetence or
serious ignorance
(d) For malpractice or
negligence in the practice of
nursing
(e)For the use of fraud, deceit,
or false statements in
obtaining a certificate of
registration/professional
license or a
temporary/special permit
(f) For violation of this Act,
then rules and regulations,
Code of Ethics for nurses and
technical standards for
nursing practice, policies of
the Board and the
Commission, or the conditions
and limitations for the
issuance of the
temporary/special permit, or
(g)For practicing his/her
profession during his/her
suspension from such practice
Provided, however, That the suspension
of the certificate of
registration/professional license shall be
for a period not to exceed four (4) years