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The code of ethics for nurses.

F Zahedi¹, M Sanjari, M Aala

¹Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Centre, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran ; Medical Ethics and History of Medicine Research Centre, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

Iranian Journal of Public Health

|July 19, 2013

Summary

A national code of ethics for nurses was developed to provide culturally-adapted guidance for Iranian nurses. This code assists in navigating complex ethical challenges in patient care, education, research, and healthcare management.

Keywords:

Ethical code Healthcare ethics Nursing ethics Patient’s right Professionalism

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Area of Science:

Nursing Ethics
Healthcare Policy

Background:

Nurses face increasing ethical complexities in practice.
International codes exist, but a national code offers culturally-specific guidance.
A national code aligns ethical decision-making with the Iranian-Islamic context.

Purpose of the Study:

To detail the compilation, amendment, and approval process of the National Code of Ethics for Nurses in Iran.
To present the core concepts embedded within the national code.
To emphasize the necessity of ongoing code development and updates.

Main Methods:

Collaborative project involving stakeholders from 2009-2011.
Approval by the Health Policy Council of the Ministry of Health and Medical Education.
Dissemination to all universities, healthcare centers, hospitals, and research centers.

Main Results:

The National Code of Ethics for Nurses was successfully compiled and approved in early 2011.
The code provides a framework for ethical decision-making tailored to the Iranian context.
Key concepts of the code were identified and will be presented.

Conclusions:

The development of national nursing ethics codes is crucial for addressing practice challenges.
Codes must be dynamic, evolving with scientific advancements and emerging ethical issues.
Continuous updating ensures the relevance and pertinence of ethical codes to nursing practice.