Ethical and Legal Issues

Question 1

Ethical considerations - theoretical perspectives (not on test?)

Answer 1

• Utilitarianism:
• Kantianism:
• Christian ethics:
• Natural law theories:
• Ethical egoism:

Question 2

Types of lawsuits that occur in psychiatric nursing

Answer 2

• Breach of confidentiality: releaving aspects about client/client’s case
• Defamation of character: sharing information about a client that is detrimental to their reputation
  * Libel: ^information in writing
  * Slander: oral defamation
• Invasion of privacy: client searched without probable cause
• Assault: an act that results in a person’s genuine fear and apprehension that he or she will be touched without consent
• Battery: unconsented touching
• False imprisonment: confining a client against his or her wishes and outside of an emergency situation (locking in a room)