Bioethics Theory

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Bioethics Theory

A framework which helps assess which actions provide us with the best outcomes

Identified actions that would have done the most good

Questioning unethical actions

Take ownership for the actions

Intervene and report unsafe actions

Identified ethical issues in care

Acted in a way that was dishonest to the patient

Did not report clinical instructor

Did not report medication error

Did not fix incorrect medication dose after it was identified

Ethical principles of the theory

Autonomy

The freedom for patients to make choices about issues that effect the patients life and personal goals

mutual respect in nurse-patient relationship

Beneficience

Professionals are trusted to act in a way that benefits the patient

Prevent harm

Do good

Non-maleficence

Avoid causing harm to patients

Justice

Patients are to get fair treatment