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    • The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code sets professional standards for nurses and midwives.
    • A core tenet of nursing practice is the obligation to ensure patient safety and prevent harm.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To emphasize the critical role of nurses in maintaining public safety.
    • To highlight the ethical imperative for nurses to prevent harm as outlined by the NMC Code.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code.
    • Review of ethical guidelines for nursing practice.

    Main Results:

    • The NMC Code explicitly requires nurses to protect patients and the public from harm.
    • This duty extends beyond direct treatment to encompass all aspects of nursing care.

    Conclusions:

    • Adherence to the NMC Code is essential for upholding patient safety and public trust in nursing.
    • Nurses are ethically bound to proactively identify and mitigate risks to prevent harm.