ETHICAL PRINCIPLES

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Ethics: The word ethics is derived from a Greek term `ethos’ which means customs, convention or the spirit of a community. The word can be used interchangeably with the term morals a Latin word, both of which refer to social customs regarding Nursing Ethics. Bioethics: This is the application of general ethical principles to healthcare. Bioethics and Nursing Ethics both deal with ethical issues in Clinical practice, Research, Allocation of resources and Policy formulation and implementation. Nursing Ethics This is a system of principles governing the conduct of a nurse. It deals with the relationship of the nurse to the patient, the patient’s family, associates and fellow nurses and society at large. Nursing Ethics is derived/ expressed through: the law, institutional policies/ practices, and policies of professional organizations and professional standards of care.
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