Description
This assignment reinforces the importance of ethical decision-making in nursing. You will apply an ethical decision making model from this week's readings to an ethical issue.
Review "An Integrated Ethical-Decision-Making Model for Nurses" from this week's University Library Readings.
Apply the ethical decision-making model in the article to access to care or an ethical issue of your choice. I have chosen futile care.
Follow the steps provided in the model, including the following:
- State the ethical issue and its relevance for nursing practice.
Format your assignment as one of the following:
- 4-5-slide presentation
- With ampule speaker notes
- With references
Explanation & Answer
Attached.
April 9, 2020
FUTILE CARE
Applying Integrated
ethical decision-making
model or nurse
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APPLYING INTEGRATED DECISIONMAKING MODEL IN FUTILE CARE
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April 9, 2020
What does futile care means?
Medically non-beneficial care to a patient
Has no difference in the outcome; burdens patient and family
Patient care is evaluated by the healthcare team, family or both
and termed as of no benefit
Prolong life or leave the disease to take its course?
Keep in mind, ‘there are worse things than death’
APPLYING INTEGRATED DECISION-MAKING
MODEL IN FUTILE CARE
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April 9, 2020
Ethical dilemma in futile care
Palliative care ca...