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

Sources of Law01:26

Sources of Law

1.2K
Laws form the essential rules set by governing authorities to shape and control societal behavior. In nursing, laws guide actions, safeguard patient rights, define nurses' scope of practice, and maintain professional standards. Understanding the legal framework governing nursing involves recognizing four primary sources of law: constitutional, statutory, administrative (regulatory), and common law.
Constitutional law is foundational, deriving from federal and state constitutions, and...
1.2K
Nurses' Legal Responsibilities II01:23

Nurses' Legal Responsibilities II

802
Establishing a secure, collaborative nurse-patient relationship is crucial for delivering high-quality care. This relationship, founded on trust, respect, and honesty, enhances the patient's comfort and willingness to share vital health information. For example, a nurse who listens actively and without judgment provides clear information about health conditions and treatment options and respects patient decisions, which builds a trusting relationship.
Communication between nurses and...
802
Nurses' Legal Responsibilities III01:16

Nurses' Legal Responsibilities III

738
Nurse-to-nurse relationships are legally required to adhere to professional standards, ensuring a respectful and positive working environment. Professional conduct demands that nurses treat all colleagues respectfully and courteously, fostering a productive, supportive workplace. Nurses must actively eliminate bullying, discrimination, and harassment to maintain a safe and inclusive environment.
Cultivating a culture of collaboration and mutual respect among nurses transcends mere enhancement...
738
Torts II01:13

Torts II

677
Intentional torts in healthcare refer to deliberate actions that cause harm or infringe on the rights of others. Understanding these torts is crucial for healthcare professionals to avoid legal liabilities and maintain ethical standards in patient care.
677
Torts III01:26

Torts III

741
Types of Quasi-intentional Torts in Healthcare
Quasi-intentional torts in healthcare involve acts where intent is not directed to harm an individual but results in harm due to careless or reckless speech.
741
Nurses' Legal Responsibilities I01:27

Nurses' Legal Responsibilities I

832
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:
832

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by
Same author

Plant-Based Flavones of Therapeutic Interest Loaded into Polymeric Nanoparticles.

Pharmaceutics·2026
Same author

Judicial Opinions 133 and 134.

International journal of systematic and evolutionary microbiology·2026
Same author

International Code of Nomenclature of Prokaryotes. Prokaryotic Code (2025 Revision).

International journal of systematic and evolutionary microbiology·2026
Same author

Uncovering the Prokaryotic Diversity of Hypersaline Soils of Odiel Saltmarshes Natural Area Through Metagenome-Assembled Genomes.

Microorganisms·2026
Same author

International Committee on Systematics of Prokaryotes Subcommittee on the Taxonomy of <i>Halobacteria</i> and Subcommittee on the Taxonomy of <i>Halomonadaceae</i>: minutes of the joint open meeting, 25 November 2025, Oaxaca, Mexico.

International journal of systematic and evolutionary microbiology·2026
Same author

Translational microbiomes in agriculture: microbial communities as tools to effect host and system health for improved crop production.

Applied and environmental microbiology·2026
Same journal

<i>Pasteurella pantherarum</i> sp. nov., a novel species obtained from the oral cavity of lions and tigers representing a possible new candidate for bite wounds inflicted by these animals.

International journal of systematic and evolutionary microbiology·2026
Same journal

Description of <i>Moniliella guaraniorum</i> sp. nov., <i>Moniliella tapajorum</i> sp. nov. and <i>Moniliella boundymillsiae</i> sp. nov., three yeast species from tropical forest bioregions.

International journal of systematic and evolutionary microbiology·2026
Same journal

<i>Mycobacterium toneyamaense</i> sp. nov., a novel rapidly growing mycobacterium isolated from human patients.

International journal of systematic and evolutionary microbiology·2026
Same journal

Four novel <i>Pseudoalteromonas</i> species isolated from seawater: <i>Pseudoalteromonas mucoides</i> sp. nov., <i>Pseudoalteromonas aquimarina</i> sp. nov., <i>Pseudoalteromonas maris</i> sp. nov. and <i>Pseudoalteromonas thalassia</i> sp. nov.

International journal of systematic and evolutionary microbiology·2026
Same journal

Phylogenomic and genome-relatedness analyses resolve genus and family boundaries within the family <i>Verrucomicrobiaceae</i>.

International journal of systematic and evolutionary microbiology·2026
Same journal

Description of <i>Porcibacter vitabionis</i> gen. nov., sp. nov., an anaerobe isolated from pig faeces.

International journal of systematic and evolutionary microbiology·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Sep 2, 2025

A Standardized Protocol for Preference Testing to Assess Fish Welfare
07:29

A Standardized Protocol for Preference Testing to Assess Fish Welfare

Published on: February 22, 2020

7.0K

Judicial Opinions 112-122.

David R Arahal1, Hans-Jürgen Busse2, Carolee T Bull3

  • 1Departamento de Microbiología y Ecología, Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain.

International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology
|August 10, 2022
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This study summarizes key International Committee on Systematics of Prokaryotes (ICSP) opinions on bacterial nomenclature. Decisions include rejecting names, correcting orthography, and clarifying rules for prokaryotic taxonomy.

More Related Videos

Assessment of Mouse Judgment Bias through an Olfactory Digging Task
12:10

Assessment of Mouse Judgment Bias through an Olfactory Digging Task

Published on: March 4, 2022

2.7K
High Content Screening Analysis to Evaluate the Toxicological Effects of Harmful and Potentially Harmful Constituents HPHC
11:38

High Content Screening Analysis to Evaluate the Toxicological Effects of Harmful and Potentially Harmful Constituents HPHC

Published on: May 10, 2016

12.3K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Sep 2, 2025

A Standardized Protocol for Preference Testing to Assess Fish Welfare
07:29

A Standardized Protocol for Preference Testing to Assess Fish Welfare

Published on: February 22, 2020

7.0K
Assessment of Mouse Judgment Bias through an Olfactory Digging Task
12:10

Assessment of Mouse Judgment Bias through an Olfactory Digging Task

Published on: March 4, 2022

2.7K
High Content Screening Analysis to Evaluate the Toxicological Effects of Harmful and Potentially Harmful Constituents HPHC
11:38

High Content Screening Analysis to Evaluate the Toxicological Effects of Harmful and Potentially Harmful Constituents HPHC

Published on: May 10, 2016

12.3K

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Bacteriology
  • Nomenclature

Background:

  • The International Committee on Systematics of Prokaryotes (ICSP) regularly reviews and makes decisions on bacterial nomenclature.
  • Accurate and stable nomenclature is crucial for effective communication and research in microbiology.
  • Previous taxonomic opinions and rules within the International Code of Nomenclature of Prokaryotes (ICNP) guide these decisions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report on recent ICSP opinions concerning the validation, rejection, and correction of bacterial names.
  • To clarify the application of specific rules within the ICNP, particularly concerning higher taxa and orthographic corrections.
  • To address requests for name rejections and type species designations, ensuring taxonomic stability.

Main Methods:

  • Review of formal requests submitted to the ICSP regarding bacterial names and taxonomic ranks.
  • Application of the International Code of Nomenclature of Prokaryotes (ICNP) rules to evaluate each case.
  • Deliberation and voting by the ICSP members on the proposed actions for each opinion.

Main Results:

  • Several requests to reject bacterial names (e.g., *Seliberia*, *Shewanella irciniae*, *Enterobacter siamensis*) were denied due to insufficient information or misinterpretation of the Code.
  • The epithet of *Moorella thermoautotrophica* was rejected as a *nomen confusum*.
  • Orthographic corrections were made to several genus names (*Flaviaesturariibacter*, *Ferdinandcohnia*, *Hydrogeniiclostridium*) and one species name (*Amycolatopsis albidoflava*).
  • Rule 8 concerning names of taxa above the rank of genus was revisited, leading to necessary corrections.
  • Requests regarding type species designations and the legitimacy of higher taxa names were addressed, with specific outcomes for *Methylothermus* and *Actinobacteria*.

Conclusions:

  • The ICSP continues to uphold the principles of the ICNP to ensure taxonomic stability and clarity in prokaryotic nomenclature.
  • Decisions reflect careful consideration of submitted data, rule interpretation, and the potential impact on the prokaryotic taxonomy.
  • The ratified opinions provide guidance on the correct application of nomenclature rules for the scientific community.