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protects the private and property rights of individuals and businesses
1. Right to refuse medication2. Right to the least restrictive
treatment alternative - problem tend to arise when selecting the least
restrictive - involuntary chemical intervention, seclusion and
mechanical restraints
situation that requires an individual to make a choice between 2
equally unfavorable alternatives . Arises when there is no clear reason
to choose one action over another. Taking no action is considered an
action taken
the legal parameters of professional and practical nursing
a valid, legally recognized claim or entitlement, encompassing both
freedom from government interference or discriminatory treatment and
entitlement to a benefit or service
a right on which society has agreed and formalized into law
enacted by a legislative body such as county or city council, state legislature, or the US congress. Ex - nurse practice acts
client's permission granted to a physician to perform a therapeutic
procedure before which information about the procedure has been
presented to the client with adequate time given for consideration about
the pros and cons. Client should receive information such as what
treatment alternatives are available, possible risks, outcomes...Nurse
can be charged with assult and battery for providing life sustaining
treatment when someone has refused
governed by Joint commission, requires 1. max hours - 242. Physician evaluation 3. monitoring requirements
conduct that results from serious critical thinking about how individuals ought to treat others
can leave unless deemed incompetent and status changed to involuntary while admitted
refers to one's duty to always be truthful
negligence applicable only to professionals
decisions are based on what is best for the individual making the
decision. Determined by what is to his or her own advantage and my not
be best for anyone else involved
an ethical theory that promotes action based on the end result that produces the most good (happiness) for the most people
1. Assessment - gathering Subjective and objective data, and
considering personal values2. Problem Identification 3. Planning -
explore benefits and consequences, consider ethical theories, and select
alternative4. Implementation - act on decision made, communicate to
others about decision5. Evaluation
legislation
1. HIPAA - ok to release info in life-threatening situations; document
details of release2. Doctrine of privileged communication - mostly
applies to lawyers and psychiatrists. May share with other members of
health care team even if patient asks it to be confidential. Can tell
lawyer about a murder and he/she can't say anything . Civil and criminal
proceedings - right to privacy of records is exempted*Exception - a
duty to warn * - threat is identified, person is specified, and able to
interve
decisions about right vs wrong are self-evident and determined by
human nature . Human's knowledge of the difference between good and evil
directs decision making
1. Emergency commitment - danger to self/others. Court hearing within
72 hours - reassess 7-21 days2. Mentally Ill - unable to make informed
decisions, likely to cause harm to self/others, unable to fulfill basic
personal needs for health and safety3. Involuntary outpatient -
history of repeated decompensation requiring involuntary hospitalization
without treatment. Patient will need inpatient admission,
severe/persistent mental illness with limited awareness for treatment,
same with risk of becoming hom
a process of self-exploration by which people identify and rank their own personal values
individuals are capable of making independent decisions for themselves, and their decision must be respected
a branch of philosophy that deals with distinguishing right from wrong
provides protection from conduct deemed injurious to the public welfare
1. Breach of confidentiality2. Defamation of character - includes...a.
Libel - defamation in writingb. Slander - oral defamation3. Invasion of
privacy - if a client is searched without probably cause4. Assault -
results in a person's genuine fear and apprehension that he or she will
be touched without consent5. Battery - unconsented touching of another
person; can happen with a medication is administered against clients
wishes6. False Imprisonment - restraining
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