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LEGAL STANDARDS
Some things are right or wrong by laws
NURSING ETHICS
A standard for professional behavior
A guide to identify our conduct in relation to
NURSING ETHICS
A standard for professional behavior
A guide to identify our conduct in relation to
PATIENTS
FELLOW NURSES
HEALTH CARE TEAM
OUR COMMUNITY
OUR PROFESSION
STANDARDS
current license
know scope of practice
commit to fulfill legal responsibility
accountability
meet ethical / moral obligations of practice of nursing
PRACTICE
acceptance of assignments
know limitations and function accordingly
work for good of the patient
(patient advocacy)
work within the framework of the nursing
process
CONTINUING EDUCATION
NURSING LIABILITY:
Classifications
Intentional torts:
Assault and Battery
Defamation---libel/slander
False Imprisonment—restraints
Leaving against Medical Advice (AMA)
Invasion of Privacy---confidentiality
Types of negligence
Contributory negligence
Comparative negligence