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Ethics in perioperative practice--commitment to the patient.

Patricia C Seifert1

  • 1Sandel Medical Industries, LLC, Chatsworth, Calif., USA.

AORN Journal
|July 24, 2002
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Perioperative nurses must navigate ethical dilemmas in surgical care. This article explores the American Nurses Association's ethical code, focusing on nurse commitment to patient well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Ethics
  • Surgical Patient Care

Background:

  • Ethical decision-making is crucial yet challenging in surgical patient care.
  • Perioperative nurses require guidance to address ethical dilemmas effectively.

Observation:

  • The American Nurses Association (ANA) provides a Code of Ethics for Nurses.
  • This series examines the ANA code's application in perioperative nursing practice.

Findings:

  • The second statement of the ANA Code of Ethics emphasizes a nurse's commitment to the patient.
  • Understanding and applying this commitment is vital for ethical perioperative nursing.

Implications:

  • Nurses can enhance patient advocacy by adhering to ethical codes.
  • Strengthening ethical practice improves the quality and safety of surgical care.

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