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Moral agency in nursing

D A Raines

    Nursing Forum
    |January 1, 1994
    PubMed
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    Nurses face ethical dilemmas as their roles expand. Developing moral agency is crucial for navigating complex client care and upholding nursing

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Ethics
    • Bioethics
    • Professional Responsibility

    Background:

    • The evolving role of nurses involves increased responsibility and accountability in client management.
    • Modern healthcare environments present complex and uncertain situations requiring ethical navigation.
    • Traditional nursing roles may conflict with the demands of moral agency.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the concept of moral agency in nursing.
    • To identify essential attributes for nurses to effectively manage ethical dilemmas.
    • To align ethical decision-making with the core caring principles of nursing.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of the concept of moral agency within the nursing profession.
    • Utilization of case examples to illustrate practical application.
    Keywords:
    Bioethics and Professional Ethics

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  • Discussion of attributes necessary for fulfilling nurse-client obligations.

    • Main Results:

    • Moral agency in nursing involves inherent risks and may challenge traditional roles.
    • Increased nurse responsibility necessitates ethical decision-making aligned with client care outcomes.
    • Specific attributes are required for nurses to successfully navigate ethical challenges.

    Conclusions:

    • Moral agency is essential for nurses in complex healthcare settings.
    • Nurses must develop attributes to manage ethical dilemmas effectively.
    • Ethical practice in nursing must be integrated with the fundamental caring component.