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Integrity and compromise in nursing ethics.

B J Winslow1, G R Winslow

  • 1Pacific Union College, Angwin, California 94508.

The Journal of Medicine and Philosophy
|June 1, 1991
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Nurses face moral conflicts and can maintain integrity through compromise. Key conditions include shared language, mutual respect, acknowledging complexity, and recognizing limits to ensure ethical practice.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Ethics
  • Bioethics
  • Moral Philosophy

Background:

  • Nurses frequently encounter complex ethical dilemmas that appear unresolvable.
  • The concept of moral compromise in nursing practice requires careful examination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the function and boundaries of moral compromise in nursing.
  • To identify conditions under which compromise can align with moral integrity.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of moral compromise in ethical conflicts.
  • Exploration of the philosophical underpinnings of integrity and compromise.

Main Results:

  • Moral compromise is feasible with integrity if certain conditions are met.
Keywords:
Analytical ApproachBioethics and Professional EthicsPhilosophical Approach

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  • Essential conditions include shared moral language, mutual respect, acknowledging complexities, and recognizing compromise limits.
  • Conclusions:

    • Nurses are uniquely positioned to lead in creating environments conducive to integrity-based compromise.
    • Fostering an ethical climate supports nurses navigating moral conflicts while upholding integrity.