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Some ethical concerns for theatre nurses.

H Shaw

    Medicine and Law
    |January 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary

    Theatre nurses have ethical responsibilities in patient care decisions. This study emphasizes the need for nurses to be better informed and act more responsibly in ethical theatre situations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Ethics
    • Surgical Nursing

    Background:

    • Theatre nurses encounter complex ethical dilemmas during surgical procedures.
    • Existing literature often focuses on physician ethics, with less emphasis on nursing roles.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To illustrate the ethical responsibilities of theatre nurses.
    • To advocate for enhanced nursing knowledge and responsible action in ethical theatre decision-making.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of real-life nursing situations in the operating theatre.
    • Review of ethical principles relevant to perioperative nursing.

    Main Results:

    • Ethical challenges faced by theatre nurses are highlighted through case examples.
    • Nurses' ethical agency in theatre decisions is explored, distinct from overriding medical professionals.

    Conclusions:

    • Theatre nurses require improved ethical education and awareness.
    • Empowering nurses to act responsibly enhances patient safety and ethical practice in surgical settings.
    Keywords:
    Bioethics and Professional Ethics

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