NSG 261 Chapter Notes - Chapter 22: Primum Non Nocere, Teleology, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act

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When applied to government it refers to freedom from external control. Healthcare: commitment to include patients in decisions about all aspects of care as a way of acknowledging and protecting a patients independence: beneficence. Implies that the best interest of the patient remains more important than self interest: nonmaleficence. Often used in discussions about patient access to healthcare resources: fidelity. Nursing code of ethics: code of ethics. A set of guidelines or guiding principles that all members of a profession accept. Used to help guide nurses when questions arise about correct practice or behavior. Created and revised by ana: advocacy. Refers to the support of a particular cause. Nurses advocate for the health, safety, and rights of patients, including their right to privacy: responsibility. Willingness to respect one"s professional obligation and follow. Nurses are responsible for their actions and for those you through on promises delegate to: accountability.

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