Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Nursing Ethical Principles II01:27

Nursing Ethical Principles II

1.6K
Ethical principles are essential in guiding nurses to fulfill their responsibilities, focusing on the quality of nursing care and decision-making. These principles, including autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice, and fidelity, shape the ethical framework within healthcare settings.
Consider the following scenario, which illustrates how these principles are applied in the care of Mr. John, a fifty-year-old teacher diagnosed with metastatic liver cancer.
Initially, Mr. John's...
1.6K
Ethical Issues01:27

Ethical Issues

1.5K
Nurses are essential in patient care, upholding the ethical principles of their profession and effectively navigating ethical dilemmas. Neglecting ethical issues can lead to inadequate patient care, compromised therapeutic relationships, and moral distress among healthcare workers.
Ethical Concerns in Healthcare:
1.5K
Ethical Dilemmas II01:30

Ethical Dilemmas II

1.7K
Resolving an ethical dilemma in healthcare involves a systematic approach that considers every aspect of the issue, respecting both the patient's needs and values and the healthcare professional's ethical obligations. Here are potential steps to resolve an ethical dilemma:
1.7K
Nurses' Legal Responsibilities I01:27

Nurses' Legal Responsibilities I

1.1K
In healthcare, informed consent is a crucial process that involves thoroughly communicating medical treatment options to patients, including benefits, risks, potential side effects, and alternatives. This process enables patients to make well-informed decisions about their care, ensuring they understand the implications of their choices before consenting to or refusing treatment.
The legal responsibilities of a nurse regarding informed consent include the following:
1.1K
Standards of Care II01:19

Standards of Care II

854
Nurses bear specific legal responsibilities under several federal statutes, including:
854
Ethical Dilemmas I01:17

Ethical Dilemmas I

1.3K
Ethical dilemmas in nursing are of utmost importance, as they often arise from the tension between adhering to core ethical principles and the practical realities of healthcare delivery. These dilemmas require nurses to navigate complex situations where competing ethical considerations pull them in different directions.
Let us explore some examples to understand the potentially complex moral decisions nurses face.
Take the case of caring for minors, particularly in areas related to reproductive...
1.3K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Palliative Video Consultation and Symptom Distress Among Rural Inpatients: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

JAMA network open·2025
Same author

Alternatives to Flaps and Grafts for Management of Forehead Mohs Defects.

Otolaryngologic clinics of North America·2025
Same author

Vision Changes After Head and Neck Cancer Treatment.

Head & neck·2025
Same author

Closed Treatment of the Internal Nasal Valve.

Otolaryngologic clinics of North America·2025
Same author

Teaching Ethics Consultation Using a Tabletop Exercise.

Cambridge quarterly of healthcare ethics : CQ : the international journal of healthcare ethics committees·2024
Same author

The Impact of Using Intraoperative Computed Tomography on the Number of Surgical Approaches Used for Zygomaticomaxillary Complex Repair.

Facial plastic surgery & aesthetic medicine·2024

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Nov 4, 2025

Biobank for Translational Medicine: Standard Operating Procedures for Optimal Sample Management
08:01

Biobank for Translational Medicine: Standard Operating Procedures for Optimal Sample Management

Published on: November 30, 2022

5.0K

Ethical Considerations in Caring for Patients with Advanced Malignancy.

Alyssa K Ovaitt1, Susan McCammon2

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Faculty Office Tower 1155, 1720 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294-3412, USA.

Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America
|May 31, 2021
PubMed
Summary

Navigating advanced cancer involves complex decisions balancing hope, reality, and external expectations. This article explores ethical considerations and patient-provider dynamics in end-of-life care for malignancy patients.

Keywords:
Affective forecastingDecisional regretDirective counselEthicsNonabandonmentPalliative carePrognosticationTherapeutic misconception

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Nov 4, 2025

Biobank for Translational Medicine: Standard Operating Procedures for Optimal Sample Management
08:01

Biobank for Translational Medicine: Standard Operating Procedures for Optimal Sample Management

Published on: November 30, 2022

5.0K

Area of Science:

  • Palliative Care
  • Medical Ethics
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Patients with advanced malignancy face multifaceted decisions regarding treatment and care.
  • Ethical principles guide decision-making, but patient hopes, possibilities, and external advice create complex tensions.
  • End-of-life care for cancer patients requires careful consideration of numerous factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the balance between prognostication and directive counseling in advanced cancer care.
  • To examine affective forecasting and the potential for decisional regret.
  • To address the therapeutic misconception, patient autonomy, and end-of-life abandonment concerns.

Main Methods:

  • A case-based approach is utilized to illustrate complex patient scenarios.
  • Exploration of ethical dilemmas and psychological factors influencing decision-making.
  • Analysis of the interplay between patient desires, medical realities, and stakeholder expectations.

Main Results:

  • Identifies key tensions in end-of-life decision-making for advanced cancer patients.
  • Highlights the challenges in balancing hope with realistic prognoses.
  • Discusses the importance of patient-centered care and avoiding feelings of abandonment.

Conclusions:

  • Effective end-of-life care requires navigating complex ethical and emotional landscapes.
  • A balanced approach integrating prognostication, counseling, and patient values is crucial.
  • Addressing patient autonomy and potential regret is vital for supportive oncology care.