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