This book examines autonomy beneficence justice confidentiality and informed consent.  Case based discussions illustrate ethical dilemmas in end of life care allocation and consent.  Includes frameworks for ethical decision making and strategies for interprofessional dialogue.

Ethical competence supports patient rights and professional integrity.  Ethical principles and decision making in clinical nursing practice.  Use ethical frameworks, document deliberations, and involve ethics committees when needed.

Main Points: Nursing Ethics and Professionalism | Autonomy and consent | Beneficence and nonmaleficence | Justice in resource use | Confidentiality | Ethical committees

Quick Facts: Ethical frameworks guide complex decisions | Documentation of deliberation is essential | Interprofessional dialogue improves outcomes | Ethics committees provide support | Patient centered values should guide care

Topics related to Nursing Ethics and Professionalism include informed consent | confidentiality | ethical frameworks