The document discusses codes of ethics and professional conduct for nurses. It begins by defining a code of ethics and outlining its purposes. It then discusses the International Council of Nurses' code of ethics, which establishes standards of conduct in four elements: nurses and people, nurses and practice, nurses and the profession, and nurses and co-workers. The document also outlines the Indian Nursing Council's code of ethics and code of professional conduct, which provide guidance on ethical nursing practice and responsibilities in India.
The document discusses the code of ethics for nursing, including its definition, purposes, uses and ethical principles. It outlines the International Council of Nursing's code of ethics, which has four elements related to nurses and people, practice, the profession and co-workers. The code of ethics for nurses in India is also discussed, covering principles like respecting individuals, maintaining competence, and obligations to practice ethically and work with other health professionals. The code of professional conduct for nurses in India further elaborates on responsibilities, nursing practice, communication and valuing human beings. Autonomy, accountability and assertiveness are also defined.
The document discusses codes of ethics and professional conduct for nurses. It outlines several key principles for nursing ethics, including respecting patient autonomy and uniqueness, maintaining confidentiality, being competent and accountable, working as part of a team, and advancing the nursing profession. The code emphasizes nurses' responsibilities to prioritize patient care, obtain informed consent, and make ethical decisions. It also addresses legal issues in nursing practice and the importance of assertiveness, accountability, and visibility for the profession.
Code of ethics and Code of Professional ConductKenneth Kekal
The document provides an overview of the code of ethics and code of professional conduct for nurses in India as established by the Indian Nursing Council (INC). It defines key terms like ethics, nursing, and provides the specific ethical principles and 5 elements that make up the INC code of ethics for nurses. These principles guide nurses relationships with people, their practice, society, coworkers and profession. The document also outlines the INC code of professional conduct which establishes standards for nurses' professional responsibilities, nursing practice, communication and valuing human beings.
This document outlines a code of ethics and professional conduct for nurses. It discusses the importance of ethics in nursing given its focus on human beings. It also outlines several key principles for nurses, including maintaining competence, respecting patients' rights and privacy, working as part of a healthcare team, and being accountable and responsible. The code is intended to guide nurses in upholding high standards of practice and protecting patients.
Code of Ethics, Code of professional conduct, Legal aspects in Nursing .pptxRenjini R
This document discusses ethical and legal issues in nursing. It defines ethics as customs or guiding beliefs that govern conduct. Nursing ethics provides standards for professional behavior in relation to patients, fellow nurses, healthcare teams, and communities. The document outlines several key ethical principles including autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice, confidentiality, accountability, veracity, and fidelity. It also discusses legal standards and responsibilities for nurses, international and national codes of nursing ethics, and some common ethical issues nurses may face in practice areas like staffing, patient decisions, and inappropriate tasks.
The document discusses the code of ethics for nursing. It begins by defining what a code of ethics is and how it provides standards of behavior for a profession. It then discusses the specific nursing code of ethics, its purposes, and the evolution of the International Council of Nurses' code of ethics. The code has four main elements: nurses and people, nurses and practice, nurses and the profession, and nurses and co-workers. It outlines nurses' responsibilities and basic ethical principles like respect for persons, accountability, and confidentiality that nurses should uphold.
This document outlines a code of ethics and professional conduct for nursing. It discusses the definition and purpose of ethics. It also defines different types of ethics and explains the purpose and principles of a nursing code of ethics. The document then discusses the International Council of Nursing's code and its key elements. It provides examples of a nurse's responsibilities to people, practice, profession, society, and coworkers. It also discusses concepts like autonomy, accountability, assertiveness, and the various roles of a nurse. Finally, it presents some examples of potential research studies related to nursing ethics.
The document outlines the code of ethics in nursing according to a professor in Ethiopia. It discusses the introduction to ethics and defines key terms. It then explains the purposes of having a nursing code of ethics, which include providing guidelines for nurses in ethical dilemmas and enabling correct and uniform decisions. The document also discusses the ethical principles of respecting autonomy, beneficence, justice, veracity, and fidelity. It defines ethical dilemmas and the process of ethical reasoning. Finally, it provides the specific code of ethics for nurses in India, which establishes standards for maintaining competence, respecting patients, and ensuring quality care.
The document discusses the code of ethics for nursing, including its definition, purposes, uses and ethical principles. It outlines the International Council of Nursing's code of ethics, which has four elements related to nurses and people, practice, the profession and co-workers. The code of ethics for nurses in India is also discussed, covering principles like respecting individuals, maintaining competence, and obligations to practice ethically and work with other health professionals. The code of professional conduct for nurses in India further elaborates on responsibilities, nursing practice, communication and valuing human beings. Autonomy, accountability and assertiveness are also defined.
The document discusses codes of ethics and professional conduct for nurses. It outlines several key principles for nursing ethics, including respecting patient autonomy and uniqueness, maintaining confidentiality, being competent and accountable, working as part of a team, and advancing the nursing profession. The code emphasizes nurses' responsibilities to prioritize patient care, obtain informed consent, and make ethical decisions. It also addresses legal issues in nursing practice and the importance of assertiveness, accountability, and visibility for the profession.
Code of ethics and Code of Professional ConductKenneth Kekal
The document provides an overview of the code of ethics and code of professional conduct for nurses in India as established by the Indian Nursing Council (INC). It defines key terms like ethics, nursing, and provides the specific ethical principles and 5 elements that make up the INC code of ethics for nurses. These principles guide nurses relationships with people, their practice, society, coworkers and profession. The document also outlines the INC code of professional conduct which establishes standards for nurses' professional responsibilities, nursing practice, communication and valuing human beings.
This document outlines a code of ethics and professional conduct for nurses. It discusses the importance of ethics in nursing given its focus on human beings. It also outlines several key principles for nurses, including maintaining competence, respecting patients' rights and privacy, working as part of a healthcare team, and being accountable and responsible. The code is intended to guide nurses in upholding high standards of practice and protecting patients.
Code of Ethics, Code of professional conduct, Legal aspects in Nursing .pptxRenjini R
This document discusses ethical and legal issues in nursing. It defines ethics as customs or guiding beliefs that govern conduct. Nursing ethics provides standards for professional behavior in relation to patients, fellow nurses, healthcare teams, and communities. The document outlines several key ethical principles including autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice, confidentiality, accountability, veracity, and fidelity. It also discusses legal standards and responsibilities for nurses, international and national codes of nursing ethics, and some common ethical issues nurses may face in practice areas like staffing, patient decisions, and inappropriate tasks.
The document discusses the code of ethics for nursing. It begins by defining what a code of ethics is and how it provides standards of behavior for a profession. It then discusses the specific nursing code of ethics, its purposes, and the evolution of the International Council of Nurses' code of ethics. The code has four main elements: nurses and people, nurses and practice, nurses and the profession, and nurses and co-workers. It outlines nurses' responsibilities and basic ethical principles like respect for persons, accountability, and confidentiality that nurses should uphold.
This document outlines a code of ethics and professional conduct for nursing. It discusses the definition and purpose of ethics. It also defines different types of ethics and explains the purpose and principles of a nursing code of ethics. The document then discusses the International Council of Nursing's code and its key elements. It provides examples of a nurse's responsibilities to people, practice, profession, society, and coworkers. It also discusses concepts like autonomy, accountability, assertiveness, and the various roles of a nurse. Finally, it presents some examples of potential research studies related to nursing ethics.
The document outlines the code of ethics in nursing according to a professor in Ethiopia. It discusses the introduction to ethics and defines key terms. It then explains the purposes of having a nursing code of ethics, which include providing guidelines for nurses in ethical dilemmas and enabling correct and uniform decisions. The document also discusses the ethical principles of respecting autonomy, beneficence, justice, veracity, and fidelity. It defines ethical dilemmas and the process of ethical reasoning. Finally, it provides the specific code of ethics for nurses in India, which establishes standards for maintaining competence, respecting patients, and ensuring quality care.
Code of Ethics and Professional conduct for nurses.pptxDivyaPant16
This document defines key concepts in nursing ethics including ethics, bioethics principles, nursing ethics, codes of ethics, and the ICN code of ethics. It outlines the principles of bioethics which guide ethical nursing practice: autonomy, non-maleficence, beneficence, justice, fidelity, veracity, accountability, privacy, confidentiality, and responsibility. The document also describes the four elements that make up the ICN code of ethics: nurses and people, nurse and practice, nurses and the profession, and nurses and co-workers.
The document discusses the purpose and elements of nursing codes of ethics. It defines a code of ethics as a formal set of moral rules that governs a nurse's relationships with patients, staff, and the profession. Codes of ethics are intended to establish and maintain high practice standards, provide ethical guidelines, and regulate conduct. The International Council of Nurses' code has four responsibilities for nurses: promote health, prevent illness, restore health, and alleviate suffering. The code addresses nurses' duties to patients, co-workers, society, and their practice. National nursing associations also implement codes of ethics and professional conduct.
The document discusses codes of ethics and ethical principles for nurses. It defines a code of ethics as a set of principles accepted by members of a profession to regulate conduct. The code guides nursing practice, provides ethical standards, and helps nurses make ethical decisions. The code also acknowledges patients' rights, contributes to quality care, and informs others about nursing expectations. The document then examines specific codes from the International Council of Nurses and the Indian Nursing Council.
The document outlines the code of ethics and professional conduct for nurses. It discusses key ethical principles like autonomy, beneficence, and confidentiality. The code is intended to distinguish between right and wrong, guide decision making, and protect individuals and communities. It also aims to contribute to quality care and inform expectations of nurses. The code addresses respecting patient uniqueness and rights, maintaining competence, practicing within legal and ethical boundaries, working with health teams, and upholding trust in the nursing profession.
The document provides an overview of nursing jurisprudence, ethics, and values. It defines key terms like jurisprudence, ethics, morality, values, and ethical dilemmas. It discusses the Code of Ethics for Filipino Nurses and variables that can influence ethical decisions. Nurses may encounter ethical dilemmas and conflicts between personal values and situations requiring certain actions. Critical thinking is important to recognize differences and find ways to deal with value conflicts.
The document provides an overview of nursing jurisprudence, ethics, and values. It defines key terms like jurisprudence, ethics, morality, values, and ethical dilemmas. It discusses the code of ethics for Filipino nurses and variables that affect ethical decision making for nurses. Nurses may encounter conflicts between their personal values and what is required in certain clinical situations.
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This document presents the International Council of Nurses' Code of Ethics for Nurses, which was originally adopted in 1953 and most recently revised in 2012. The code has four principal elements that establish standards for nurses' ethical conduct in their relationships with people, practice, profession, and coworkers. It is intended to guide nurses' actions and decision-making in providing culturally sensitive, high-quality care that respects human rights.
A code of ethics provides ethical standards and guidelines to regulate a profession. For nursing, the code outlines moral principles like autonomy, beneficence, and non-maleficence that govern nurses' behaviors and professional actions. It serves to guide ethical decision making, remind nurses of their responsibilities to patients, and inform others about the nursing profession's expectations. The International Council of Nurses first published an international nursing code of ethics in 1953 that has since been revised over time.
This document provides an overview of a seminar on legal and ethical issues in nursing. The objectives of the seminar are for students to learn about ethical and social issues, the legal system in nursing, patient and employment rights, medico-legal cases, and infection control standards. The document discusses definitions of ethics, ethical principles like respect for autonomy and beneficence, the International Code of Nursing Ethics, the Indian Nursing Council Code of Ethics, ethical theories, ethical dilemmas, the administrator's role in ethical issues, and decision making processes. It also provides an introduction to legal aspects in nursing.
The document discusses the International Code of Ethics for Nurses developed by the International Council of Nurses (ICN) in 1953. It provides an overview of the code, which outlines ethical standards of conduct for nurses in four elements: nurses and people, nurses and practice, nurses and the profession, and nurses and co-workers. The document emphasizes that while international codes provide guidance, national codes tailored to each country's context can further assist nurses in navigating complex ethical situations. It concludes nurses must be accountable to ethical obligations, as nursing is one of society's most trusted professions.
The document discusses the key attributes of nursing as a profession. It identifies 10 characteristics of a profession, including a specialized body of knowledge, evidence-based practice, public service, strong professional organizations, a code of ethics, autonomy, accountability, and professional identity. It provides examples for how nursing meets these characteristics, such as through its specialized education and training programs, research efforts to develop the nursing science knowledge base, and codes of ethics to guide practice. Nursing aims to achieve full professional status through commitment to its continued development and recognition from other disciplines.
The document outlines the Code of Ethics for Nurses in India. It discusses several key principles:
1) Nurses must respect the uniqueness of each individual and provide culturally sensitive, dignified care without discrimination.
2) Nurses should respect patients' rights to make informed choices and decisions about their own care.
3) Nurses are obligated to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality while only sharing information judiciously.
4) Nurses must maintain competence through continuing education to ensure quality nursing care for all patients.
The document outlines the code of ethics for nurses as presented by Mrs. Arshdeep kaur. It discusses the purposes of having a code of ethics which includes informing the public, providing ethical standards, and guiding self-regulation. The key principles of the code are then defined, including accountability, autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice, fidelity, and veracity. International codes from the ICN and Indian Nursing Council are also summarized. The code helps maintain nursing standards and protects patient and nurse rights.
This document outlines Mary Eleanor N. Usis's 6-step ethical decision making process and provides details about the International Council of Nurses' Code of Ethics for Nurses. It also discusses informed consent and proxy consent. The 6 steps are: 1) identify the ethical dilemma, 2) collect information, 3) state the options, 4) apply ethical principles to the options, 5) make the decision, and 6) implement the decision. The Code of Ethics discusses nurses' responsibilities to people, practice, the profession, and co-workers. It emphasizes respect, competence, justice, and advocacy. Informed consent aims to protect autonomy and involves knowledge disclosure, comprehension, competence, and freedom. Proxy consent is provided by a
This document discusses ethical and legal issues in nursing. It begins with introductions to ethics, nursing ethics, and legal standards. It then defines ethics and discusses key ethical principles like autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice. It also outlines the International Code of Nursing Ethics from the International Council of Nurses and the Code of Ethics for Nurses in India. Some ethical issues nurses may face are discussed like unsafe patient ratios and inappropriate tasks. The purpose of law is also defined as laying down rules to guide human functions and society.
This document outlines the Code of Nursing Ethics according to the American Nurses Association (ANA). It discusses 9 main provisions that define the ethical obligations and duties of nurses. The provisions address respecting human dignity, the nurse's primary commitment to patients, advocating for patient safety and rights, accountability in nursing practice, maintaining competence and integrity, advancing the nursing profession, and collaborating with others to promote community health. The code aims to establish ethical standards and values to guide nurses in upholding their professional responsibilities.
This document defines and describes esophageal atresia with tracheo-esophageal fistula (EA/TEF), including the different types, clinical features, diagnosis, and medical, surgical, and nursing management. EA/TEF is a birth defect where the esophagus fails to connect to the stomach and an abnormal passage forms between the trachea and esophagus. It discusses the surgical repair of EA/TEF and the postoperative nursing care required, including respiratory support, feeding management, and parental education.
The document outlines the key steps to conducting a literature review: reading background materials and critically analyzing sources, taking notes and summarizing sources, organizing findings into common themes, and comparing and contrasting different perspectives. It also discusses developing a research topic and questions, searching the literature using relevant terms and databases, and synthesizing findings across multiple sources to identify gaps for further research. The overall process is iterative and involves continually refining searches and organizing collected information.
Code of Ethics and Professional conduct for nurses.pptxDivyaPant16
This document defines key concepts in nursing ethics including ethics, bioethics principles, nursing ethics, codes of ethics, and the ICN code of ethics. It outlines the principles of bioethics which guide ethical nursing practice: autonomy, non-maleficence, beneficence, justice, fidelity, veracity, accountability, privacy, confidentiality, and responsibility. The document also describes the four elements that make up the ICN code of ethics: nurses and people, nurse and practice, nurses and the profession, and nurses and co-workers.
The document discusses the purpose and elements of nursing codes of ethics. It defines a code of ethics as a formal set of moral rules that governs a nurse's relationships with patients, staff, and the profession. Codes of ethics are intended to establish and maintain high practice standards, provide ethical guidelines, and regulate conduct. The International Council of Nurses' code has four responsibilities for nurses: promote health, prevent illness, restore health, and alleviate suffering. The code addresses nurses' duties to patients, co-workers, society, and their practice. National nursing associations also implement codes of ethics and professional conduct.
The document discusses codes of ethics and ethical principles for nurses. It defines a code of ethics as a set of principles accepted by members of a profession to regulate conduct. The code guides nursing practice, provides ethical standards, and helps nurses make ethical decisions. The code also acknowledges patients' rights, contributes to quality care, and informs others about nursing expectations. The document then examines specific codes from the International Council of Nurses and the Indian Nursing Council.
The document outlines the code of ethics and professional conduct for nurses. It discusses key ethical principles like autonomy, beneficence, and confidentiality. The code is intended to distinguish between right and wrong, guide decision making, and protect individuals and communities. It also aims to contribute to quality care and inform expectations of nurses. The code addresses respecting patient uniqueness and rights, maintaining competence, practicing within legal and ethical boundaries, working with health teams, and upholding trust in the nursing profession.
The document provides an overview of nursing jurisprudence, ethics, and values. It defines key terms like jurisprudence, ethics, morality, values, and ethical dilemmas. It discusses the Code of Ethics for Filipino Nurses and variables that can influence ethical decisions. Nurses may encounter ethical dilemmas and conflicts between personal values and situations requiring certain actions. Critical thinking is important to recognize differences and find ways to deal with value conflicts.
The document provides an overview of nursing jurisprudence, ethics, and values. It defines key terms like jurisprudence, ethics, morality, values, and ethical dilemmas. It discusses the code of ethics for Filipino nurses and variables that affect ethical decision making for nurses. Nurses may encounter conflicts between their personal values and what is required in certain clinical situations.
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This document presents the International Council of Nurses' Code of Ethics for Nurses, which was originally adopted in 1953 and most recently revised in 2012. The code has four principal elements that establish standards for nurses' ethical conduct in their relationships with people, practice, profession, and coworkers. It is intended to guide nurses' actions and decision-making in providing culturally sensitive, high-quality care that respects human rights.
A code of ethics provides ethical standards and guidelines to regulate a profession. For nursing, the code outlines moral principles like autonomy, beneficence, and non-maleficence that govern nurses' behaviors and professional actions. It serves to guide ethical decision making, remind nurses of their responsibilities to patients, and inform others about the nursing profession's expectations. The International Council of Nurses first published an international nursing code of ethics in 1953 that has since been revised over time.
This document provides an overview of a seminar on legal and ethical issues in nursing. The objectives of the seminar are for students to learn about ethical and social issues, the legal system in nursing, patient and employment rights, medico-legal cases, and infection control standards. The document discusses definitions of ethics, ethical principles like respect for autonomy and beneficence, the International Code of Nursing Ethics, the Indian Nursing Council Code of Ethics, ethical theories, ethical dilemmas, the administrator's role in ethical issues, and decision making processes. It also provides an introduction to legal aspects in nursing.
The document discusses the International Code of Ethics for Nurses developed by the International Council of Nurses (ICN) in 1953. It provides an overview of the code, which outlines ethical standards of conduct for nurses in four elements: nurses and people, nurses and practice, nurses and the profession, and nurses and co-workers. The document emphasizes that while international codes provide guidance, national codes tailored to each country's context can further assist nurses in navigating complex ethical situations. It concludes nurses must be accountable to ethical obligations, as nursing is one of society's most trusted professions.
The document discusses the key attributes of nursing as a profession. It identifies 10 characteristics of a profession, including a specialized body of knowledge, evidence-based practice, public service, strong professional organizations, a code of ethics, autonomy, accountability, and professional identity. It provides examples for how nursing meets these characteristics, such as through its specialized education and training programs, research efforts to develop the nursing science knowledge base, and codes of ethics to guide practice. Nursing aims to achieve full professional status through commitment to its continued development and recognition from other disciplines.
The document outlines the Code of Ethics for Nurses in India. It discusses several key principles:
1) Nurses must respect the uniqueness of each individual and provide culturally sensitive, dignified care without discrimination.
2) Nurses should respect patients' rights to make informed choices and decisions about their own care.
3) Nurses are obligated to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality while only sharing information judiciously.
4) Nurses must maintain competence through continuing education to ensure quality nursing care for all patients.
The document outlines the code of ethics for nurses as presented by Mrs. Arshdeep kaur. It discusses the purposes of having a code of ethics which includes informing the public, providing ethical standards, and guiding self-regulation. The key principles of the code are then defined, including accountability, autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice, fidelity, and veracity. International codes from the ICN and Indian Nursing Council are also summarized. The code helps maintain nursing standards and protects patient and nurse rights.
This document outlines Mary Eleanor N. Usis's 6-step ethical decision making process and provides details about the International Council of Nurses' Code of Ethics for Nurses. It also discusses informed consent and proxy consent. The 6 steps are: 1) identify the ethical dilemma, 2) collect information, 3) state the options, 4) apply ethical principles to the options, 5) make the decision, and 6) implement the decision. The Code of Ethics discusses nurses' responsibilities to people, practice, the profession, and co-workers. It emphasizes respect, competence, justice, and advocacy. Informed consent aims to protect autonomy and involves knowledge disclosure, comprehension, competence, and freedom. Proxy consent is provided by a
This document discusses ethical and legal issues in nursing. It begins with introductions to ethics, nursing ethics, and legal standards. It then defines ethics and discusses key ethical principles like autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice. It also outlines the International Code of Nursing Ethics from the International Council of Nurses and the Code of Ethics for Nurses in India. Some ethical issues nurses may face are discussed like unsafe patient ratios and inappropriate tasks. The purpose of law is also defined as laying down rules to guide human functions and society.
This document outlines the Code of Nursing Ethics according to the American Nurses Association (ANA). It discusses 9 main provisions that define the ethical obligations and duties of nurses. The provisions address respecting human dignity, the nurse's primary commitment to patients, advocating for patient safety and rights, accountability in nursing practice, maintaining competence and integrity, advancing the nursing profession, and collaborating with others to promote community health. The code aims to establish ethical standards and values to guide nurses in upholding their professional responsibilities.
This document defines and describes esophageal atresia with tracheo-esophageal fistula (EA/TEF), including the different types, clinical features, diagnosis, and medical, surgical, and nursing management. EA/TEF is a birth defect where the esophagus fails to connect to the stomach and an abnormal passage forms between the trachea and esophagus. It discusses the surgical repair of EA/TEF and the postoperative nursing care required, including respiratory support, feeding management, and parental education.
The document outlines the key steps to conducting a literature review: reading background materials and critically analyzing sources, taking notes and summarizing sources, organizing findings into common themes, and comparing and contrasting different perspectives. It also discusses developing a research topic and questions, searching the literature using relevant terms and databases, and synthesizing findings across multiple sources to identify gaps for further research. The overall process is iterative and involves continually refining searches and organizing collected information.
- Burns are a leading cause of injury in children, with scalds being the most common type especially in young children. Thorough history is important to identify potential abuse.
- Early management focuses on stopping the burning process, assessing airway status, estimating burn size, starting fluid resuscitation, and providing pain control. Large or full thickness burns may require inpatient care.
- Fluid resuscitation follows the Parkland formula to replace losses and maintain circulation. Ongoing wound care aims to prevent infection while the burns heal. Inhalation injuries require careful monitoring and pulmonary support.
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Falls are a serious risk for older patients. This document discusses assessing patients' risk of falling and implementing prevention strategies to reduce injuries. It focuses on evaluating factors like gait and balance issues, medications, vision problems and more to determine a patient's risk and tailor safety measures accordingly.
Otitis media is an inflammation of the middle ear that commonly affects children under 10 years old. It can be caused by bacteria like Streptococcus pneumoniae or viruses. Common symptoms include ear pain, fever, hearing loss, and discharge from the ear. Without treatment, complications can include mastoiditis, cholesteatoma, meningitis, and permanent hearing loss. Diagnosis is usually based on examination of the eardrum. Treatment involves antibiotics, analgesics, and occasionally surgery to drain the ear or place tubes. Nursing care focuses on pain management, communication strategies due to hearing loss, and ensuring complete treatment to prevent recurrence.
This document discusses pediatric gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It begins by describing the physiology of gastric acid secretion and regulation. It then discusses acid peptic disease and the factors that can increase or decrease acidity. The document defines GER and GERD in children and lists potential causes. Symptoms of GERD in children are provided, as well as diagnostic approaches. Treatment options for pediatric GERD include lifestyle modifications, pharmacological therapies like acid suppressants, and surgical treatment. Ranitidine is discussed as the first line pharmacological therapy due to its efficacy and safety profile in children.
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4. USES
Acknowledges the rightful place of
delivery
in health care
Individuals
system.
Contributes
individuals to become responsible
towards empowerment of
for
their health and well-being.
Contributes to quality care.
Identifies obligations in practice,
research and relationships.
Informs
community
the individuals, families,
and other professionals
about expectations of a nurse.
6. ETHICAL DILEMMA
Occurs when there isconflict
between two or more ethical
principles.
No correct decision exists.
Ethical reasoning
7. INTERNATIONAL CODE OF NURSING ETHICS
THEICN CODE OFETHICSFOR NURSES
An international code of ethics for nurses was first adopted by the
International Council of Nurses (ICN) in 1953. It has been revised and
reaffirmed at various times since, most recently with this review and
revision completed in 2005.
PREAMBLE
Nurses have four fundamental responsibilities: to promote health, to
prevent illness, to restore health and to alleviate suffering. The need for
nursing is universal.
Inherent in nursing is respect for human rights, including cultural rights,
the right to life and choice, to dignity and to be treated with respect.
Nursing care is respectful of and unrestricted by considerations of age,
colour, creed, culture, disability or illness, gender, sexual orientation,
nationality, politics, race or socialstatus.
Nurses render health services to the individual, the family and the
community and co-ordinate their services with those of related groups.
8. THE ICNCODE
The ICN Code of Ethics for Nurses has four principal elements that outlinethe
standards of ethical conduct.
ELEMENTSOFTHECODE
1. NURSESANDPEOPLE
•Thenurse’s primary professional responsibility is to people requiring nursing
care.
•In providing care, the nurse promotes an environment in which the human
rights, values, customs and spiritual beliefs of the individual, family and
community are respected.
•The nurse ensures that the individual receives sufficient information on which
to base consent for care and relatedtreatment.
•The nurse holds in confidence personal information and uses judgement in
sharing this information.
•The nurse shares with society the responsibility for initiating and supporting
action to meet the health and social needs of the public, in particular those of
vulnerable populations.
•The nurse also shares responsibility to sustain and protect the natural
environment from depletion, pollution, degradation anddestruction
9. 2.NURSESANDPRACTICE
•The nurse carries personal responsibility and
accountability for nursing practice, and formaintaining
competence by continual learning.
•The nurse maintains a standard of personal healthsuch
that the ability to provide care is not compromised.
•The nurse uses judgement regarding individual
competence when accepting and delegating
responsibility.
•The nurse at all times maintains standards ofpersonal
conduct which reflect well on the profession and
enhance public confidence.
•The nurse, in providing care, ensures that use of
technology and scientific advances are compatiblewith
the safety, dignity and rights ofpeople
10. 3. NURSESANDTHEPROFESSION
•The nurse assumes the major role in determining and
implementing acceptable standards of clinical nursing
practice, management, research and education.
•The nurse is active in developing a core of research-
based professional knowledge.
•The nurse, acting through the professional organisation,
participates in creating and maintaining safe, equitable
social and economic working conditions in nursing.
11. 4. NURSESANDCO-WORKERS
The nurse sustains a co-operative
relationship with co-workers in nursing
and other fields.
The nurse takes appropriate action to
safeguard individuals, families and
communities when their health is
endangered by a co-worker or any other
person.
12. 5. NURSESANDSOCIETY
Participate and share responsibility with
other citizens &other health
professionals.
Recognize and perform the dutiesof
citizenship
Aware of laws and regulations which
affect the practice of medicine and
nursing.
13. INC CODEOFETHICSFORNURSESIN INDIA
I) Thenurserespectstheuniquenessof individual
in provisionof care
1.1 Provides care for individuals without
consideration of caste, creed, religion, culture,
ethnicity, gender, socio-economic and political
status,personalattributes,or anyother grounds
14. INC CODEOFETHICSFORNURSESIN INDIA
I) The nurse respects the uniqueness of
individual in provisionof care
1.2 Individualizes the care considering the
care considering the beliefs, values and
cultural sensitivities.
15. INC CODEOFETHICSFORNURSESIN INDIA
I) The nurse respects the uniqueness of
individual in provisionof care
1.3 Appreciates the place of the individual
in family and community and facilitates
participation of significant others in the
care.
16. INC CODEOFETHICSFORNURSESIN INDIA
I) Thenurserespectstheuniquenessof individual
in provisionof care
4.Develops and promotes trustful relationship
with individual(s).
5.Recognizes uniqueness of response of
individuals to interventions and adapts
accordingly.
17. INC CODEOFETHICSFORNURSESIN INDIA
I) Thenurserespectstheuniquenessof individual
in provisionof care
1.5 Appreciates the place of the individual in
family and community and facilitates
participation ofsignificant othersin the care.
18. INC CODEOFETHICSFORNURSESIN INDIA
2)The nurse respects the rights of individuals as
partner in care and helps in making informed
choices
1.Appreciates individual’s right to make decisions
about their care and therefore gives adequate
and accurate information for enabling them to
makeinformed choices.
19. INC CODEOFETHICSFORNURSESIN INDIA
2) Thenurserespectstherightsofindividuals aspartner in
careandhelpsin making informed choices
2.Respectsthedecisionsmadebyindividual (s)regarding
their care.
3.Protects public from misinformation
and misinterpretations.
4.Advocates special provisions to protect
vulnerable individuals/groups.
20. INC CODEOFETHICSFORNURSESIN INDIA
3) The nurse respects individual’s right to privacy, maintains
confidentiality, andsharesinformation judiciously.
1.Respects the individual’s right to privacy of their personal
information.
2.Maintains confidentiality of privileged information except
in life threatening situations and usesdiscretion in sharing
information.
21. INC CODEOFETHICSFORNURSESIN INDIA
4) Nursemaintainscompetencein order torender Quality
Nursing Care
1. Nursingcaremustbeprovided onlybyregistered nurse.
2.Nurse strives to maintain quality nursing care
and upholdsthestandardsof care.
3.Nursevaluescontinuing education,initiates andutilizes all
opportunities for self development.
22. INC CODEOFETHICSFORNURSESIN INDIA
4) Nursemaintainscompetencein order torender Quality
Nursing Care
4.4 Nursevaluesresearchasameansofdevelopmentof
nursing professionandparticipates in nursing research
adheringtoethical principles.
23. INC CODEOFETHICSFORNURSESIN INDIA
5)Thenurseisobligedtopractice within theframework of
ethical, professionalandlegal boundaries
1.Adherestocodeofethicsandcodeofprofessional
conductfor nursesin India developedbyIndian Nursing
council.
2.Familiarizeswith relevant lawsandpracticesin
accordancewith thelaw ofthe state.
24. INC CODEOFETHICSFORNURSESIN INDIA
6)Nurseisobligedtowork harmoniouslywith themembers
ofthehealth team.
1. Appreciatestheteameffortsin rendering care.
2.Cooperates,coordinatesandcollaborateswith the
membersofthehealth teamtomeettheneedsofthe
people.
26. INC CODEOFPROFESSIONALCONDUCTFOR
NURSESIN INDIA
1. ProfessionalResponsibilityand accountability
1. Appreciates sense of self-worth and nurtures it.
2.Maintains standards of personal conduct reflecting credit
upon the profession.
3.Carries out responsibilities within the framework of the
professional boundaries.
27. INC CODEOFPROFESSIONALCONDUCTFOR
NURSESIN INDIA
1. ProfessionalResponsibilityand accountability
4.Is accountable for maintaining practice standards set by
Indian Nursing Council
5. Is accountable for own decisions and actions
6. Is compassionate
7.Is responsible for continuous improvement of current
practices
28. INC CODEOFPROFESSIONALCONDUCTFOR
NURSESIN INDIA
1. ProfessionalResponsibilityand accountability
8.Provides adequate information to individuals that allows
them informed choices
9. Practices healthful behavior
29. INC CODEOFPROFESSIONALCONDUCTFOR
NURSESIN INDIA
2. Nursing Practice
1.Provides care in accordance with set standards of
practice
2.Treats all individuals and families with human dignity in
providing physical, psychological, emotional, social and
spiritual aspects of care
3.Respects individual and families in the context of
traditional and cultural practices and discouraging
harmful practices
30. INC CODEOFPROFESSIONALCONDUCTFOR
NURSESIN INDIA
2. Nursing Practice
4.Presents realistic picture truthfully in all situations for
facilitating autonomous decision-making by individuals
and families
5.Promotes participation of individuals and significant
others in the care
6. Ensures safe practice
7. Consults, coordinates, collaborates and follows up
appropriately when individuals’ care needsexceedthe
nurse’s competence.
31. INC CODEOFPROFESSIONALCONDUCTFOR
NURSESIN INDIA
3. Communication andInterpersonal Relationships
1.Establishesandmaintainseffectiveinterpersonal
relationship with individuals, familiesand communities
2.Upholdsthedignity ofteammembersandmaintains
effectiveinterpersonal relationship with them
3.Appreciatesandnurtures professionalrole ofteam
members
4.Cooperateswith otherhealth professionalstomeetthe
needsoftheindividuals, familiesand communities
32. INC CODEOFPROFESSIONALCONDUCTFOR
NURSESIN INDIA
4. Valuing Human Being
1.Takesappropriate actiontoprotectindividuals from
harmful unethical practice
2.Considerrelevant factswhile taking consciencedecisions
in thebestinterest ofindividuals
3.Encourageandsupportindividuals in their right tospeak
for themselvesonissuesaffecting their health and welfare
4. Respectsandsupportschoicesmadebyindividuals
33. INC CODEOFPROFESSIONALCONDUCTFOR
NURSESIN INDIA
5. Management
1.Ensuresappropriate allocation andutilization of
available resources
2.Participatesin supervisionandeducationofstudentsand
otherformal care providers
3.Usesjudgmentin relation toindividual competencewhile
acceptinganddelegating responsibility
4.Facilitatesconducivework culture in order toachieve
institutional objectives
34. INC CODEOFPROFESSIONALCONDUCTFOR
NURSESIN INDIA
5. Management
5.Communicateseffectivelyfollowing appropriate channels
of communication
6. Participatesin performance appraisal
7. Participatesin evaluationofnursing services
8.Participatesin policy decisions,following theprinciple of
equityandaccessibilityof services
9.Workswith individuals toidentify their needsand
sensitizespolicy makersandfunding agenciesfor resource
allocation
35. INC CODEOFPROFESSIONALCONDUCTFOR
NURSESIN INDIA
6. ProfessionalAdvancement
1. Ensures the protection of the human rights while pursuing the
advancement of knowledge
2. Contributes to the development
3. Participates in determining and implementing qualitycare
4. Takes responsibility for updating own knowledge and
competencies
5.Contributes to the core of professional knowledge by
conducting and participating in research
36. AUTONOMY &ACCOUNTABILITY
Autonomy means that individual are able
to act themselves to the level of their
capacity
Accountability is the process that
mandates that individuals are answerable
for their actions and have anobligation to
act.
Attributes of accountability:
answerability& responsibility
37. ACCOUNTABILITYOFNURSING PERSONNEL
Provide safe &therapeutic environment
Deliver competent &personalized care
Maintaining adequate supplies of material in the
ward
Maintaining accurate and up to date records
Maintaining good IPR
Protect client’s legal rights& privacy
Work within ethical& legal boundaries
Keep pace with changing health needs& developing
technology
Delivering care as per standards
Delegating responsibility appropriately
Contribute to development of profession
38. ASSERTIVENESS
Tool for expressing ourselves confidently
Way of saying yes or no in an appropriateway
Benefits:
Less friction &conflicts
Increased self respect
Enhances self esteem
Increased productivity at work &home
Less stress at work
39. AIMSOF ASSERTIVENESS
Find the best possible solution for all people.
Increases chances of our needs being met
Allows to remain control
Brings self confidence
Have more friends
Reduced stress
A-S-E-R-T MODEL:
See chart
41. TECHNIQUESFORBEINGASSERTIVE
. Identify your personal rights, wants and needs.
. Identify how you feel about a particular Situation
Be direct
Own your message
Avoid assumptions about others thinking
Avoid statements that begins with "why","you".
Ask for feedback
Stop apologizing all the time
Learn to take a compliment
Act confident even if you don't feel confident
Feel free to say no
Evaluate your expectation
42. VISIBILITYOFNURSES
Aquality or fact of , degree of being visible
Degree of exposure to public notice
Nurses themselves are responsible when they
don't take a stand neither to correct the
distorted images not for the visibility of the
roles they have performed in their health
care.
43. LEGALCONSIDERATIONS
1st nursing law :Nursing registration- 1903
Indian nursing council act: enacted in 1947
Amended in 1957
LEGALIMPLICATIONS:
Torts: Torts are when others interfere in individuals'
privacy
Assault: Assault occurs when a person puts another
person in fear of a harmful or offensivecontact
Battery: It is an intentional touching of another's
body without the other's consent
Negligence: it is described as lack of proper care and
attention carelessness.
44. Malpractice: Failure to meet the standards of
acceptable care which results in harm toanother
person.
Fraud: It results from a deliberate deception
intended to produce unlawful gains.
False imprisonment: It occurs when a client is not
allowed to leave a health care facility when there is
no legal justification to detain the client or when
restraining devices are used without an appropriate
clinical need.
Invasion of privacy: It includes violating
confidentiality intruding on private client or family
matters, and sharing client information with
unauthorized persons.
45. Legal documents: it comprised:
a)Advance directive: Written document
recognized by law that provides directions
concerning the provision of care when a person
is unable to make his or her own treatment
choices.
b)Do not resuscitate orders: Written order by a
physician when a client has indicated a desireto
be allowed to die if the client stops breathing or
the client's heart stops beating.
c)Informed consent: It is clients' approval [or
that of the clients' legal representative to have
his or her body touched by a specificindividual.
46. NURSINGLIABILITIESANDPREVENTIVE
MEASURES
All nursing observations should be noted
carefully, describing accurately
Patients complaints should be recorded as
accurately and specifically
Nurse must report through proper channels
Authorities must be informed regarding any kind of
equipment, materials or supplies, which for any
reasons less than safe for use in the patient's care
Insurance protection
47. LEGALRESPONSIBILITY
Registration
Licensing is a mandatory procedure for practice of
nursing. Registration aims at protecting patients by
providing qualified nurses. The nurse is responsible to
obtain registration in the respective State Nursing
Registration Council
LegalLiability/Act Of Negligence
License of a nurse can be suspended or cancelled for any
act of negligence or mal practice, following a specified
procedure.
Medico— Legalcase (M.L.C.)
Amedico) legal case is a patient who is admitted to
the hospital with some unnatural pathology and has tobe
taken care of in concurrence with the police and/or court
48. Types of clients which are categorized as MLCin a
hospital are.
Road traffic accidents.
Injuries inflicted during brawls/fights, shooting,
bomb blasts etc.
Suicide.
Burns.
Poisoning.
Rape victim.
Assault.
49. NURSESROLEIN AMEDICO-LEGAL CASE
1. Obtain complete history from patient or significantothers
2. Inform the police officer/constable on duty in thehospital
and the CMO.
3. When it is made a MLC,then record it on the patient'scase
sheet with red ink at right hand top corner. .
4. Do not give any statement about patient's condition to
police, magistrate or media. Only a doctor has to give
information.
5. When apatient has to be discharged, inform the CMO
only. After clearance from them, he/she can bedischarged.
6. If a MLCpatient absconds, inform the CM0 and the treating
doctor immediately
50. 7. No patient can leave against medical advice.
8. Document the care given to patients timely,
accurately and duly sign the nurse’s notes.
9. Records and all the documents pertaining to
patient should be handled with care, during the stay
in the hospital. They must be kept safely and should
be handed over to the authorized person as
designated by the hospital authority.
10. Incase death of a MLC;the body is not to be
handed over to the relatives. It needs to be accurately
labeled and sent to the mortuary. CMO and/ or police
officer should be informed simultaneously.
11. Appropriately authority must be informed.
51. Correct identity
Anurse/midwife is responsible to make sure that all
babies born in hospital are correctly labeled at birth
and handed over to right parent.
Unknown/unconscious patients must be labeled as
soon as their identity is known.
Patients who have to undergo surgery should be
appropriately identified and labeled.
Site of operation to be correctly marked particularly
where symmetrical sides or organs are there:
Operation theatre (O.T.): scrub nurse has to see all the
instruments/ swabs are returned. She has to say OKAY'
before closure by the surgeon
52. . LeftAgainstMedicalAdvice (L.A.M.A.)
Inform medical officer in charge. Signatures of both
patients and witness to be taken as per institutionalpolicy.
Patient'sProperty
Inform patient on admission that hospital does not take
responsibility of his belongings. If patient is unconscious/ or
otherwise required then a list of items must be made,counter
checked by two staff nurses and kept under safecustody.
.Dying Declaration
Doctor or nurse should not involve themselves in dying
declaration, in case where police records the dyingdeclaration.
Dying declaration is to be recorded by the magistrate. But if
condition of patient becomes serious then medical officer can
record it along with two nurses it witness. Dying Declaration
can be recorded by the nursing staff with two nurses aswitness
when medical officer is not present. Then the declaration hasto
be sent immediately in a sealed cover to themagistrate.
53. Wills
For this, doctor has to be present her, he can
recode if requested.
Examination ofrape case
Female attendant/female nurse must be present
during the examination.
Artificial human insemination
Written consent should be obtained from both donor
and recipient.
Donor and recipient must have the same blood
group. Donor and recipient's identity should be kept
confidential. .
All related documents should be kept confidential
and safe.
54. •Poisoncase
•Do not give either verbal or written opinion.
•Do not allow to take photos unless special
permission is granted by appropriate authority.
• Do not give any information to public or press.
• Preserve all evidence of poisoning.
•Collect and preserve all excreta, vomits and
aspirates, seal them immediately and send to
forensic laboratory at the earliest.
.ConsumerProtection Act(l986)
Consumer protection act was passed by parliament
in 1986
RIGHTSOFPATIENT:
See leaflet
55. Nursesrole toprevent complications
1. Review nursing practice periodically. Update
knowledge and improve skill by attending short term
courses, in- service education and continuing
education programmes.
2. Should have complete knowledge of all rules and
regulations of hospital and know their descriptions
{duties and responsibilities).
3. Follow nursing practice standards/protocols.
4. Bea keenobserver.
5. Written instructions must have rules and code of
practice laid down to ensure the safety and well being
of patients and nurses.
56. 6. All hospitals must have rules, a code of practice
laid down to ensure the safety and well being of
patients and nurses.
7. Maintain records and reports of the unit properly.
8. Follow 6 Rights - right patient, right drug, right
time and right route with right technique and right
of the patient lo know about his/her disease
condition.
9. Check the treatment order and use professional
judgment before implementing.
10. Do not exceed the limits of nursing procedure
laid down by statutory bodies.