Ethical & Legal Issues in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Flashcards
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Ethical Theories
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- Utilitarianism – most good for most people (end result)
- Kantianism – motivation •Religion based ethics
- Natural law
- Ethical egoism
2
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Ethical Dilemmas
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- Choice
- Conflict
- Emotion
3
Q
Ethical Principles
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- Autonomy
- Beneficence
- Nonmalfesence
- Justice
- Veracity
4
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A Model for Making Ethical Descisions
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Assess Diagnose/identify problem
Plan
- benefits & consequences of each alternative?
- ethical principles?
- select alternative
Implement
Evaluate
5
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Important Rights
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- Right to refuse medication.
- Right to least-restrictive treatment alternative.
- Right to confidentiality & privacy.
- Right to informed consent.
- Right to freedom from false imprisonment
6
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Issues
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- Restraints
- Seclusion
- Voluntary or
- Involuntary Admission
- breach of confidentiality
- defamation of character
- libel
- slander
- assault
- battery
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8
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Best Practices
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- respond
- educate
- comply with standard of care
- supervise care
- adhere to nursing process
- document follow-up
