Lecture 6 Advocacy

Question 1

Advocacy

Answer 1

Helping others to grow and self-actualize by informing them of their rights and ascertaining that they have sufficient information on which to base their decisions.

Question 2

Goals of the advocate

Answer 2

1. To inform.
2. To enhance autonomy.
3. To respect others’ decisions.

Question 3

Whistle-blowers

Answer 3

1. Individuals who speak out about organizational practices they believe may be harmful or inappropriate.
2. Internal whistle-blowing occurs within an organization, reporting up the chain of command.
3. External whistle-blowing involves reporting outside the organization such as to the media or an elected official.

Question 4

The essence of advocacy is _

Answer 4

Empowerment of patients and subordinates to make decisions and take action on their own.

Question 5

The easiest way for nurses to advocate for their own profession is by _

Answer 5

Voting.

Question 6

Patient’s bill of rights

Answer 6

Statement of patient rights that is legally binding when backed by law or state regulations; not legally binding when issued by health-care organizations and professional associations but should be considered professionally binding.

Question 7

Two organizations that led the way for the creation of the patient’s bill of rights are _

Answer 7

1. The National League for Nursing (NLN).

2. The American Hospital Association (AHA).

Question 8

3 goals of the patient’s bill of rights

Answer 8

1. To help patients feel more confident in the U.S. healthcare system.
2. To stress the importance of a strong relationship between patients and their healthcare providers.
3. To stress the key role patients play in staying healthy by laying out rights and responsibilities for all patients and healthcare providers.

Question 9

The leadership role required to advocate for patients is often one of _

Answer 9

Risk taking.