this a lectuer on nursing ethics that have ben given on the corrce of quality managment for nurses held by the MCH in jeddah on 2009

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3. - Involve principles and values with universal application and standards of conduct in all situations. 04/17/10 - Are what each person hold as true for himself or herself.

4. Four principles and values that are integral to the professional nurse’s practice: 1- Respect the patient’s autonomy. (Independence) 2- Act with beneficence. (Be a benefit self and others) 3- Act with non malfeasances. (Not harmful) 4- Act with justice. (Fairness) 04/17/10

5. Code of Ethics: Is a set of ethical principles that are accepted by all members of a profession. The core principles of nursing ethics are: 04/17/10

10. *** Breaking confidentiality can be if there is a well-defined reason to share information. (Benefit outweigh harm). 04/17/10

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13. Means telling the truth. Or Accuracy or conformity to truth. - Truthfulness may be challenged during the delivery of health care. 04/17/10

14. Means being faithful to one’s commitments and promises. - Nurse’s commitments to clients include providing safe care and maintaining competence in nursing practice. 04/17/10

16. Refers to taking positive actions to help others. Or Means doing or promoting good. Nurses duty to help promote the well-being of others. e.g Administer pain medication and dressing and emotional support and Child’s immunization. 04/17/10

17. Means independence and the ability to be self-directed. ** Incorporates principles of freedom of choice, self-determination, and privacy. e.g Consent (How) 04/17/10

19. Refers to fairness (treat all clients equally and fairly). - Relates to the distribution of services and resources (resource allocation throughout a society of group). 04/17/10

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24. Is a civil wrong made against a person or property. 04/17/10

28. 1- A duty to the plaintiff. 2- A failure to meet the standard of care or a breach of duty. 3- Causation (breach of duty produced the injury). 4- Damages, which require an injury to the client. 04/17/10