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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.
code of ethics.pptx
- 1. Code of ethics and ethical principles
- 2. INTRODUCTION: • Code is a collection of laws or a system of rules and regulation. In the context of • a code adopted by a profession or by a governmental or quasi- governmental • organization to regulate that profession. The ethics are moral principles that govern a person's behaviour or the • conducting of an activity. • Ethics is also known as moral philosophy which is a branch of is also known as moral philosophy which is a branch of philosophy that addresses questions about morality that deals with concepts such as good and evil, right and wrong, virtue and vice, justice, etc.
- 3. DEFINITION: • Code: According to Melanie and Evelyn, "ethics refers to the moral code for nursing and is based on obligation to service and respect for human life".Ethics:According to sister Nancy, "ethics are the rules or principles the govern right conduct and are designed to protect the rights of human beings". Code of ethics: According to Potter and Perry, "a code of ethics is a set of ethical principles tha are accepted by all members of a profession". According to Barbara kozier, "a code of ethics is set of ethical principles that • Is shared by members of a group • Reflects their moral judgments over time • Serves as a standard for their professional actions,
- 4. PURPOSES Guide the profession in self-regulation Outline the major ethical consideration of the profession. Provide ethical standards for professional behavior Remind nurses of the special responsibility they assume when caring for the sick. It serves as a mark of professional maturity and professionalism It serves as a frame work to making ethical decisions as it provides a means of evaluating alternative course of action.
- 5. USES: • Acknowledges the rightful place of Individuals in health care delivery system. • Contributes towards empowerment of individuals to become responsible for their health and well-being. • Contributes to quality care. • Identifies obligations in practice, research and relationships. • Informs the individuals, families, community and other professionals about expectations of a nurse.
- 6. ETHICAL PRINCIPLES While making decision, a nurse manage should consider the following ethical principles: • Autonomy: The autonomy addresses the personal freedom and the right to make choices decisions. Informed consent is one of the examples of autonomy. • Benefcence: The principle state the actions to promote good. Nurse can be prompted by this principle to encourage the patient undergo extensive, painful treatment procedures, especially if these procedures increase both the quality and quantity of the life of the patient.
- 7. • Non-malefcence: This principle states that one should do no harm. For nurse manager, this principle can be used for performance evaluation which emphasize the worker' qualities and give positive directions for their growth. • Veracity: This principle is concerned with telling truth completely. Nurse managers use this principle while giving facts about all the situations truthfully and help the employee to take decisions.
- 8. • Justice: This principles states to treat all the persons equally and fairly. Every employee should be considered equally in all the situations, may it be giving leave or holiday during the time of competition, promotion etc. No partiality should be done on the part of the nurse manager to the employees. • Paternalism: This principle allows one person to make decisions for another when other person lacks expertise. Nurse managers use this principle to assist the employees in deciding major career moves and plans.
- 9. • Fidelity: This principle means to keep one's promises or commitments. Nurse managers follow this principle when they keep promises made to the employees in the past, may it be a promised leave, promotion etc. Respect for others: This principles states the mutual respect between two persons or in the team. Nurse managers reinforce this principle by serving as role models for the staff members and others in the unit.
- 10. CODE OF ETHICS FOR NURSE BY INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR NURSES(ICN): AMENDMENTS: An international code of ethics for nurses was frst 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 2006.
- 11. 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 respectful of and unrestricted by considerations of age, colour, creed, culture, disability or illness, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, politics, race or social status. • Nurses render health services to the individual, the family and the community and co-ordinate their services with those of related groups.
- 12. THE ICN CODE: ELEMENTS OF THE CODE: ICN Code of Ethics for Nurses The has four principal elements 1. NURSES AND PEOPLE: The nurse'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 related treatment. 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 natura environment from depletion, pollution, degradation and destruction.
- 13. 2. NURSES AND PRACTICE: The nurse carries personal responsibility and accountability for nursing practice, and for maintaining competence by continual learning. The nurse maintains a standard of personal health such 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 of personal 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 compatible with the safety, dignity and rights of people.
- 14. 3. NURSES AND THE PROFESSION: 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. Th nurse, acting through the professional organisation, participates in creating and maintaining safe, equitable social and economic working conditions in nursing.
- 15. 4. NURSES AND CO-WORKERS: • The nurse sustains a co-operative relationship with co-workers in nursing and other felds. The nurse takes appropriate action to safeguard individuals, families and communities when their health is endangered by a co-worker or any otherperson.
- 16. • 5. NURSES AND SOCIETY: Participate and share responsibility with other citizens & other health professionals Recognize and perform the duties of citizenship. Are aware of laws and regulations which affect the practice of medicine and nursing.
- 17. CODE OF ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT BY INDIAL NURSES COUNCIL(INC): INTRODUCTION: The code of professional conduct for nurses is critical for building professionalism and accountability. Ethical considerations are area dealing with human beings because they represent values, rights and relationships. The nurse must have professional competence, responsibility and accountability with moral obligation.
- 18. AMENDMENTS: • It is an autonomous body under the Government of India, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, constituted by the Central Government under section 3(1) of th Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 of Indian parliament. • Since 1947 Indian Nursing Council Act has undergone minimal amendments. • This resulted in several anomalies that have impacted the morale of Registered Nurses in India especially those practicing in the private sector. • The last amendment of the act was in the year 2006.According to the original act the function of the council is to provide uniformity in nursing education.
- 19. PURPOSE: The purpose of professional conduct is to inform both the nurse and the society of the minimum standard for professional conduct. It provides regulatory bodies a basis for decisions regarding standards of professional conduct. The code of ethics helps to protect the rights of individuals, families andcommunity and also the rights of nurse.
- 20. USES OF THE CODE: • Acknowledges the rightful place of individual in health care delivery system. • Contributes towards empowerment of individuals to become responsible for their health and well being. • Contributes to quality care. • Identifes obligations in practice and relationships.Informs the individual, families, community and other professionals about expectations.
- 21. CODES OF ETHICS FOR NURSES IN INDIA: The nurse respects the uniqueness of individual in provision of care • Provides care for individuals without consideration of caste, creed, religion, culture, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic and political status, personal attributes, or any other grounds. • Individualizes the care considering the beliefs, values and cultural sensitivities. • Appreciates the place of the individual in family and community and facilitates participation of signifcant others in the care. • Develops and promotes trustful relationship with individual. • Recognizes uniqueness of response of individuals to interventions and
- 22. The nurse respects the rights of individuals as partner in care andhelps in making informed choices • Appreciates individual's right to make decisions about their care and therefore gives adequateand accurate information for enabling them to make informed choices. • Respects the decisions made by individual (s) regarding their care. • Protects public from misinformation and misinterpretations. • Advocates special provisions to protect vulnerable individuals and groups.
- 23. The nurse respects individual's right to privacy, maintains confidentiality, and shares information judiciously. • Respects the individual's right to privacy of their personal information. • Maintains confidentiality of privileged information except in life threatening situations and uses discretion in sharing information.
- 24. Nurse maintains competence in order to render Quality Nursing Care. • Nursing care must be provided only by registered nurse. • Nurse strives to maintain quality nursing care and upholds the standards. • Nurse valves continuing eduction and initiate and utilizes all opportunities for self development. • Nurse values research as a means of development of nursing profession and participates in nursing research adhering to ethical principles.
- 25. The nurse is obliged to practice within the framework of ethical, professional and legal boundaries • Adheres to code of ethics and code of professional conduct for nurses in India developed by Indian Nursing council. • Familiarizes with relevant laws and practices in accordance with the law of the state.
- 26. Nurse is obliged to work harmoniously with the members of the health team. • Appreciates the team efforts in rendering care. • Cooperates, coordinates and collaborates with the members of the health to meet the needsof the people.
- 27. Nurse commits to reciprocate the trust invested in nursing profession by society • Demonstrates personal etiquettes in all dealings. • Demonstrates professional attributes in all dealings.
- 28. SUMMARIZATION: Code of ethics is like a boundary that protects the health care team members from the outside issues and to act under that for the betterment of the patient and for yourself also. There are some principles like autonomy, fidelity, justice, veracity, beneficence etc. The code has served as the standard for the nurses worldwide since 1953. the nurse is obliged to provide services even if it is in conflict with his or her personal beliefs and values.
- 29. CONCLUSION: • The ethics of professional nursing center on the care of the patient. The nurse, in ethical practice, develops a relationship with the patient. This practice complements the ethics and subsequent actions of the physicians, whose ethics focus on the treatment of the illness or condition of the patient.