Healthcare providers rely on ethical codes to establish guidelines and standards for addressing issues that arise. Associations representing the professional organization are tasked with the duty of developing and tailoring a code of ethics to assist its members to understand expectations in their professional role. For example the American Health Information Management Association and the American Physical Therapist Association established a code of ethics for its members. Each association considers the relation of the health professional obligations and constructs a code of ethics to serve as guidance to the professional. When reviewing the code of ethics for AHIMA and APTA, one may definitely draw parallels.
American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics with Interpretive Statements, provision 1 states, “the nurse, in all professional relationships, practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by consideration of social or economic status, personal attributes, or the nature of health problems” "(About Code of Ethics," 2017). In order to provide quality care to the homeless population, the community health nurse is challenged to put aside her own preconceived opinions about drug addiction, alcohol abuse, mental illness and the assumed unwillingness to care for oneself. “While trying to help clients negotiate ‘the system’ the professionals may face a client’s noncompliance with medical regimes, drug abuse, and even stealing or selling medical resources” (Hunter, 1993, p. 139). Provision 3 of the ANA Code of Ethics affirms, “the nurse promotes, advocates for, and strives to protect the health, safety and rights
The committees involve individuals from diverse backgrounds who support health care institutions with three major functions: providing clinical ethics consultation, developing and/or revising policies pertaining to clinical ethics and hospital policy and facilitating education about topical issues in clinical ethics. The goals of ethics committees are: to promote the rights of patients; to promote shared decision making between patients and their clinicians; to promote fair policies and procedures that maximize the likelihood of achieving good, patient-centered outcomes; and to enhance the ethical environment for health care professionals in health care
The committees involve individuals from diverse backgrounds who support health care institutions with three major functions: providing clinical ethics consultation, developing and/or revising policies pertaining to clinical ethics and hospital policy and facilitating education about topical issues in clinical ethics. The goals of ethics committees are to promote the rights of patients; to promote shared decision making between patients and their clinicians; to promote fair policies and procedures that maximize the likelihood of achieving good, patient-centered outcomes; and to enhance the ethical environment for health care professionals in health care
Bridgett Beuckens How sad it is that nursing leaders allow, much less participate in such acts. The stress and responsibilities this author was subjected to are not fair nor safe. The ANA Code of Ethics addresses occurrences as in this scenario. Provision 4.1 states nurses are responsible and accountable for the nursing care
However, standards in medical ethics can help working professionals manage and create an
Code Of Ethics Regardless of any personal beliefs, Surgical Technologist have several professional standards to maintain when it comes to personal conduct and high patient care to uphold at all times. The entire medical team is responsible for keeping patient information confidential at all times, unless instructed not to by the patient. As part of the care team we need to respect and protect any legal, moral rights the patient may have.
Exploring Code of Ethics, Diversity, and Inclusion in Healthcare Industry Practices 1. Introduction In the dynamic landscape of the healthcare industry, ethical considerations, diversity, and inclusion play pivotal roles in shaping organizational culture and driving societal impact. This report critically evaluates the Codes of Ethics of three prominent healthcare companies, analyzing their strengths and weaknesses, proposing recommendations for enhancement, and developing an industry-specific Code of Ethics. I chose three companies for analysis, one in the Hospital Systems which is Mayo Clinic, Insurance Cigna, and IQVIA Clinical Research as I am interested in working in either type of business.
Amidst a whirlwind of change, nurses continue their roles as competent, honorable professionals. A relatively new issue, cultural integrity, correlates with the Code regarding “treatment of the human response.” The American Nurses Association’s “Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements”, also called the Code, highlights nurses’ consensus on professional principles. Nursing ethics guide how practitioners treat their patients and peers. Sensitivity to individual societal, familial and cultural background plays an important role in organizational integrity.
The Code of Ethics I’ve selected is the “Guidelines for Ethical Conduct for the PA Profession” distributed by the AAPA. I am on the Physician Assistant track, so I thought it would be interesting to learn more about their ethical framework. The PA Code of Ethics discusses that there is an ethical framework to follow, but each patient interaction is different (AAPA 2). It’s important for PAs to use their best judgement all while considering preferences of the patient and the supervising physician (AAPA 2). The guidelines PAs must consider when providing care can be outlines by four principles: autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice (AAPA 2).
In this discussion, I will be identifying the nine provisions of the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses. Furthermore, I will describe each provision in my own words. According to the American Nurses Association (2015), the Code of Ethics was established to be a guide for “carrying out nursing responsibilities in a manner consistent with quality in nursing care and the ethical obligations of the profession”. In my own words, I believe that the ANA Code of Ethics can be described as an ethical network of values and obligations that nurses must abide by to protect the public and produce the best quality care. In total, there are nine provisions found within the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses.
As I look at this code, what strikes me the most is the rights and values that human professionals are entitled to. This strikes me the most because workers or any other professional are in an environment that have people who are from different backgrounds, with different cultures, and are of different religions. I do not find the code of ethics a challenge to follow. I think it makes it easier for workers or human service professional to follow work guidelines more smoothly and are less likely to run into a hassle.
ETHICAL, LEGAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES (ELSI) IN HUMAN GENETIC TESTING Abstract Genetic testing is becoming an integral and growing part of healthcare provision and services. In order to ensure the benefit of this innovation for individuals and society at large it is important to implement human medical genetic testing within an adequate framework of accompanying measures and activities. Information clarifying risk in an individual and his/her family members can be identified through clinical screening and genetic testing. Application of knowledge about risk of genetic disease in provision of primary health care for women requires understanding of new genetic discoveries as well as the ability to participate in resolution of ethical dilemmas
Care Compassion Competence Communication Courage Commitment It is important that a health care professional has these attributes in order to work successfully in their professions. They must have full dedication for the care of their patients and true passion to improve the individual’s health. They must show understanding and empathy towards each person’s situation and always keep confidentiality. One of the most important attributes is the ability to have courage to speak up when needed.
Enjoying excellent sexual health and the freedom to chose what is right for the individual is embodied in the first Article of the Code of Ethics for the Health Education Profession. It states that “When a conflict of issues arises among individuals, groups, organizations, agencies, or institutions, health educators must consider all issues and give priority to those that promote wellness and quality of living through principles of self-determination and freedom of choice for the individual” (Society for Public Health Education, 2018). For individuals to make informed decisions regarding the safety and enjoyment of their personal sexuality and physical well-being, health sex education should be utilizing the most current scientific evidence
