West Governs Ethics in Healthcare Discussion

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Specifically define the role of the registered nurse in patient advocacy. Describe situations in which nursing advocacy can assist patients within the healthcare environment. Defend why nurses are, or are not, adequately prepared, in prelicensure education, to act as patient advocates.

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Running head: PATIENT ADVOCACY

Topic: Patient Advocacy
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PATIENT ADVOCACY

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Patient Advocacy

Patient advocacy is a health care field that focuses on advocacy for patients, supporting
patient rights, individual privacy and confidentiality, and education of patients. Patient advocacy
is an important nursing responsibility. This policy serves the need for improving the quality of
health services offered to the patients. Personal characteristics of practical support include
proficient competence, objectivity, elasticity, empathy, responsibility, and strong coping
expertise (Crawford, 2017). The Code of Et...


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