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Is it ever acceptable to deceive a patient?

D Ballinger1

  • 1School of Health Studies, Bradford University.

Nursing Times
|August 27, 1997
PubMed
Summary

A hospital patient was deceived, and staff accepted it. Student nurses should challenge power imbalances in healthcare decision-making to ensure ethical patient care.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare ethics
  • Clinical practice dilemmas
  • Nursing ethics

Background:

  • Healthcare settings can present complex ethical challenges.
  • Power dynamics among healthcare professionals can influence patient care.
  • The importance of ethical considerations in nursing practice.

Observation:

  • A critical incident involved a patient being deceived within a hospital setting.
  • The majority of ward staff accepted the deception without challenge.
  • A student nurse identified and questioned the ethical breach.

Findings:

  • The incident highlighted a significant ethical dilemma in clinical practice.
  • Accepted deception among staff indicates potential systemic issues.
  • Student nurses can play a role in identifying and challenging unethical practices.

Implications:

  • Nurses must critically evaluate decision-making processes, especially those involving power imbalances.
  • Challenging unethical practices is crucial for maintaining patient trust and safety.
  • Promoting ethical awareness and critical thinking in nursing education is essential.

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