NURS 1710 Lecture Notes - Lecture 22: Ethics, Feminist Ethics, Palliative Care
5 Feb 2017
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A reflection of what matters most to people or professions. Nurses i(cid:374) ca(cid:374)ada guided (cid:271)y the ca(cid:374)adia(cid:374) nurses asso(cid:272)iatio(cid:374)"s code of ethics (2008) Proposes that the value of something is determined by its usefulness. Emphasizes the importance of understanding relationships, especially a they are revealed in personal narratives. Human life is precious and needs to be respected, protected and treated with consideration. Nurses advocate for palliative measures to relieve suffering when active treatments are withheld, providing dignified, comfortable care for the dying. An ideal or standard that a person or group believes has merit, which individuals and professions strive to uphold. Reflect cultural and social influences, relationships, and personal needs. Varies among people; develops and changes over time. (cid:448)ery i(cid:373)porta(cid:374)t to ide(cid:374)tify o(cid:374)e"s o(cid:449)(cid:374) (cid:448)alues a(cid:374)d (cid:271)eliefs. Need to be aware of values of employers, patients, physicians, and other groups. Is a set of guiding principles accepted by all members of a profession.
