Transition To The Registered Nurse Professional Role - Ethics

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Veracity

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Principle that incorporates always telling the complete truth or not intentionally deceiving or misleading patients.

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Privacy

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The right to be left alone or free from intrusion

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Confidentiality

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The nondisclosure of information except to another authorized person.

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Fidelity

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Obligation to be faithful to the agreements, commitments, and responsibilities that one has made to oneself and others, both implicitly and explicitly.

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Respect for Autonomy

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Involves the right to self-determination or choice, independence, and freedom.

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Beneficence

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Principle that states that ones actions should promote good.

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Nonmaleficence

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Principle that states one should Do No Harm.

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Justice

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Obligation to treat like cases similarly. Sometimes referred to as fairness.

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ANA Code for Nurses

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Code which addresses specific issues and does not confine itself to matters of etiquette or broad general statements.

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ICN Code of Ethics for Nurses

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Addresses the general responsibilities of the nursing profession as well as specific concerns of people, practice, the profession, and coworkers.