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Code of ethics: assistance with a lie choice?
1Australian Catholic University.
The Australian Journal of Holistic Nursing
|August 3, 1999
Summary
Nurses face ethical dilemmas when deciding whether to tell the truth or deceive patients. This paper explores the Australian Code of Ethics for Nurses to provide guidance on navigating these complex situations.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Ethics
- Bioethics
- Professional Conduct
Background:
- Nurses frequently encounter clinical situations requiring a choice between truth-telling and deception.
- While not unique to nursing, this ethical challenge is significant within the profession's ethos of care.
- Nurses require clear guidance to navigate these moral complexities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the Australian Code of Ethics for Nurses for statements that assist in resolving truth-telling versus deception dilemmas.
- To provide practical ethical guidance for nurses facing these challenging clinical decisions.
Main Methods:
- Content analysis of the Code of Ethics for Nurses in Australia.
- Ethical framework application to analyze statements related to truthfulness and deception.
Main Results:
- The Code of Ethics for Nurses in Australia contains principles relevant to navigating truth-telling and deception.
- Specific statements within the code can guide nurses in ethical decision-making.
Conclusions:
- The Australian Code of Ethics for Nurses offers a foundation for addressing ethical dilemmas involving truthfulness.
- Further clarification and application of these ethical principles are needed to support nursing practice.