Category Nursing Ethics & Patient Care

Explore hot nursing ethics and patient care topics touching on beneficence, autonomy, informed consent, justice, nonmaleficence, resource allocation,
confidentiality, end-of life issues, collaborative decision-making, cultural and religious beliefs, dealing with noncompliant patients, disclosing medical conditions, ethical dilemmas in acute care, honesty vs. withholding information, inadequate resources and staffing, professional boundaries

Understanding Informed Consent

understanding informed consent

In healthcare, understanding informed consent is crucial for nurses, as it directly impacts patient autonomy, legal protections, and ethical responsibilities. Informed consent ensures that patients make informed decisions about their treatment, based on full disclosure of risks, benefits, and alternatives.…

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