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

Ethical Dilemmas II01:30

Ethical Dilemmas II

1.2K
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:
1.2K
Standards of Care II01:19

Standards of Care II

709
Nurses bear specific legal responsibilities under several federal statutes, including:
709
Ethical Issues01:27

Ethical Issues

1.1K
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:
1.1K
Nursing Ethical Principles II01:27

Nursing Ethical Principles II

1.0K
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...
1.0K
Nurses' Legal Responsibilities I01:27

Nurses' Legal Responsibilities I

803
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:
803
Ethical Dilemmas I01:17

Ethical Dilemmas I

999
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...
999

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by
Same author

A Scoping Review of Qualitative Studies on Inpatient Care for Individuals with Sickle Cell Disease.

Journal of general internal medicine·2026
Same author

Defusing disruption: A rapid qualitative analysis examining hospitalist experiences navigating behavioral escalation events.

Journal of hospital medicine·2025
Same author

Examining ethical issues that arise in providing ED/hospital care for patients experiencing elder mistreatment and approaches to address them.

Journal of elder abuse & neglect·2024
Same author

Centering equity in a longitudinal health systems science curricula.

Medical teacher·2024
Same author

Appetite-guided approach to pediatric enteral tube weaning in the home setting: A pilot study.

JPEN. Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition·2022
Same author

The Ethics Ambassador Program: A Grassroots Approach.

The Journal of clinical ethics·2020

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Aug 16, 2025

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care
14:32

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

23.8K

Medical Decision Making for Unrepresented Patients: A Reflection on Colorado's Approach with Implications for

Kristin Furfari1

  • 1Associate Professor in the Department of General Internal Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Center, in Aurora, Colorado USA. Kristin.Furfari@cuanschutz.edu.

The Journal of Clinical Ethics
|December 22, 2022
PubMed
Summary

Unrepresented patients lack standardized legal decision-making processes. Colorado

More Related Videos

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting
14:43

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting

Published on: January 12, 2018

11.9K
Multicolor 3D Printing of Complex Intracranial Tumors in Neurosurgery
14:15

Multicolor 3D Printing of Complex Intracranial Tumors in Neurosurgery

Published on: January 11, 2020

7.2K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Aug 16, 2025

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care
14:32

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

23.8K
A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting
14:43

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting

Published on: January 12, 2018

11.9K
Multicolor 3D Printing of Complex Intracranial Tumors in Neurosurgery
14:15

Multicolor 3D Printing of Complex Intracranial Tumors in Neurosurgery

Published on: January 11, 2020

7.2K

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Law
  • Medical Ethics
  • Patient Advocacy

Background:

  • Unrepresented patients are a vulnerable population facing inconsistent healthcare decision-making.
  • Existing legal frameworks for these patients lack standardization and consensus guidelines.
  • Colorado's 2016 medical proxy law enables temporary physician proxy appointment but lacks clear decision-making standards.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the uncertainty in decision-making standards for unrepresented patients.
  • To explore the application of the best interests standard in healthcare for this population.
  • To examine the role of patient context in ethical decision-making for unrepresented individuals.

Main Methods:

  • A peer-to-peer session at the 2022 Clinical Ethics Unconference.
  • Focused discussion on ethical standards and patient context in decision-making.
  • Analysis of current legal approaches and their limitations.

Main Results:

  • The study highlights the ongoing challenge of defining appropriate decision-making standards for unrepresented patients.
  • Discussion emphasized the importance of the 'best interests' standard.
  • The necessity of incorporating patient context into decision-making was underscored.

Conclusions:

  • There is a critical need for standardized ethical and legal guidelines for healthcare decision-making for unrepresented patients.
  • Further research and consensus-building are required to refine the application of the best interests standard and patient context.
  • The Colorado model provides a framework but requires clearer decision-making protocols.