The Breach

Codes of ethics in nursing are guidelines set for nurses that help them to practice a comprehensive, ethical and safe care for patients. This report focuses on a case study that I encountered in my career as a student nurse. In this report, I will tally my case study with the provision 3 of the nursing code of ethics by ANA, which defines that a nurse should be able to advocate, protect the rights, health, and safety of the patient. Brief overview of the case In my academic career as a nursing…

In order for someone to be found negligent the defendant must have owed the claimant a duty of care, failed to perform their duties and failed to fulfil their responsibilities, and damages must be incurred from this breach. Donoghue and Stevenson established the first duty of care by setting up the neighbour principle, the neighbour principle highlights that anyone who is solely affected by your omissions or acts is owed a doc (Duty of Care) by you. In this case Mrs Donoghue drank part of a…

As a young woman living in a very modern world the idea of criminalising abortion stuns me. How could anyone make the choice for another person as to whether or not they are allowed to terminate a pregnancy? However, when I discovered the disparities and practically medieval laws still surrounding abortion in Australia today, I felt even more horrified. The laws surrounding abortion in Australia today communicate to me that the Australian government is more interested in the protection of…

Target took full responsibility for the events that occurred. In the newsletter, Steinhafel states “It was a crime against Target, our team members, and most importantly you- our valued guest” (Steinhafel, 2013). He goes on to confirm that the data breach issue has been addressed and shopping at Target is safe and secure. Target then guarantees guest that they will not be held financially responsible for any credit and debit card fraud. Target even offered a free credit monitoring service for…

lack of transparency within our correction facilities. Under no circumstances should Correction Commissioners be allowed to appoint their "friends" to contracts that have the potential to pay millions of dollars each year. In fact, this system is a breach of duty to ethics local, state, and federal officials should uphold; otherwise, relinquish their positions.…

The benefits of Health Information Exchange are a huge step into the twenty-first century and it can only get better in the future. As we all know with every benefit comes a risk. That’s why most places conduct a cost benefit analysis before making a decision such as this. In this case, the benefits outweighed the risks. The risks you take with Health Information Exchange is Identity theft, errors and hackers. ("Risks and Benefits of Health Information Exchange (HIE)") Although, health…

Points to address regarding the conditions the Appellant is prohibited from doing. 50. Clearly, the conditions the Appellant was put under are a breach of the Appellant’s human rights, and disproportionate due to the fact it would breach: A. Article 3 freedom from torture and inhuman or degrading treatment:- B. Article 5 right to liberty and security:- C. Article 8 respect for your private and family life, home and correspondence:- D. Article…

To decrease the risk that data might become compromised and to lessen the effects in the event of a security breach, it is paramount that all companies transmitting, processing and storing cardholder data maintain compliance. In 2006, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) began as an open global forum that was responsible for the “development, management…

state or condition of intellect. Negligence essentially consists in the mental attitude of undue indifference with respect to one’s conduct and its consequences. Negligence is an attitude of indifference. The duty to take care leads to negligence. Breach of obligation gives rise to negligence. 150 years ago Lord Baron Alderson said “Negligence is the omission to do something which a reasonable man, guided upon those considerations which ordinarily regulate the conduct of human affairs, would…

Police corruption is all over social media in today 's age and over the years it has become a very common sight to see. Police corruption is a serious breach of public trust and human rights. An enforcement position like a police officer is one to protect the citizens however, it is not uncommon to see the people whom we trust to protect us, turn on us. Police corruption can take many forms including,…