BSU Ethical Issues Ethical Principles Discussion

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Describe two ethical principles and why you believe these principles are important to health care.

  • How prepared do you feel that you are to handle ethical challenges in the advanced Nursing practice setting?

Describe an ethical issue you have encountered in the clinical setting. How was the ethical issue handled?

  • How might you apply ethical theory in your future practice as a health care professional?

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Ethical Issues in Healthcare

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Introduction
Working in healthcare can be both complex and challenging but rewarding also. Each
shift is filled with different patients who come with different expectations and choices that
bring positive and negative experiences. Different ethical principles govern the healthcare
profession, each with a unique objective. These ethics helps healthcare professionals view
complex issues and make recommendations that do not hurt patients (Varkey, 2021). Due to
the dynamic environment of healthcare, these principles were created to help healthcare
professionals make sound decisions as they navigate patient care.
Principles of Health Care Ethics
The principle of autonomy is a healthcare ethic that enables patients to make
decisions regarding their bodies during and before treatment. Patients come to the hospital
intending to receive care. However, as a health care professional, one is not supposed to
coarse or persuade a patient to take a specific treatment plan which is not in their best interest
(Gómez-Vírseda, De Maeseneer, & Gastmans, 2019). Ideally, this principle enables patients
to be in control of their bodies and treatment as much as possible as everyone has their beliefs
and experiences that shape their opinions. For instance, when a pregnant wo...


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