Bioethics Theory
A framework which helps assess which actions provide us with the best outcomes
Identified actions that would have done the most good
Questioning unethical actions
Take ownership for the actions
Intervene and report unsafe actions
Identified ethical issues in care
Acted in a way that was dishonest to the patient
Did not report clinical instructor
Did not report medication error
Did not fix incorrect medication dose after it was identified
Ethical principles of the theory
Autonomy
The freedom for patients to make choices about issues that effect the patients life and personal goals
mutual respect in nurse-patient relationship
Beneficience
Professionals are trusted to act in a way that benefits the patient
Prevent harm
Do good
Non-maleficence
Avoid causing harm to patients
Justice
Patients are to get fair treatment
