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Ethics in perioperative practice--values, integrity, and social policy
Cecil A King1, Catherine Broom
1University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, USA.
AORN Journal
|January 17, 2003
Summary
Perioperative nurses face ethical challenges and must use the American Nurses Association's Code of Ethics. This article focuses on the ninth provision, highlighting professional nursing associations' role in maintaining the profession's integrity.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Ethics
- Surgical Care
Background:
- Ethical decision-making is crucial yet challenging in surgical patient care.
- Perioperative nurses must identify and address ethical dilemmas.
- The American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics provides guidance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To help perioperative nurses apply the ANA Code of Ethics to their practice.
- To examine the ninth provision of the ANA Code of Ethics.
- To emphasize the role of professional nursing associations in upholding professional integrity.
Main Methods:
- This article is the ninth in a series on applying the ANA Code of Ethics.
- Focuses on the interpretation and application of the ninth provision.
- Literature review and ethical analysis.
Main Results:
- The ninth provision stresses the responsibility of professional nursing associations.
- These associations are vital for maintaining the value and integrity of the nursing profession.
- Understanding this provision empowers nurses to advocate for professional standards.
Conclusions:
- Perioperative nurses must be prepared to act on ethical principles.
- Professional nursing associations play a key role in safeguarding the profession's integrity.
- Adherence to the ANA Code of Ethics ensures high-quality, ethical patient care.