Nursing Moral and Ethical Framework Appraisal
8 pages Nursing Field
Write an 8-page paper, excluding cover page, abstract, and references, using APA formatting. Use your own six references
Moral and Ethical Framework Appraisal
Final Paper:
Find an ethical problem or issue in a profession in which you are interested or that you expect to enter yourself.
Part 1
Present a summary explanation and/or analysis of the ethical problem(s) or issue(s), presenting the various sides of the conflict, and, if possible, the differing opinions that have been given about it. State clearly what the ethical problem is that you will be dealing with. This section should be neutral and objective. Shorter is better than longer in this section. Do not try to solve the problem or present your opinion(s) in this section.
Part 2
Discuss three different ethical positions or theories that you would apply. Also reference any relevant sections of your professional code of ethics; e.g., APA, ACA, etc. Do not present your opinion(s) on the problem or attempt to solve it here.
Part 3
In this final section, present what you think would be the best solution to the problem, along with your reasons for your solution and why you think your solution is superior to the others that might be given. This is the section in which you should discuss your problem and present your opinion(s). Longer is better than shorter in this section. Say what ethical theory or theories and professional-code sections you are using to arrive at your solution.
Answer previewNurses are governed by the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics (Haddad, 2019, January 19). One of the codes of ethics defines clearly the need to advocate, respect, and protect the rights of the patients. The nurse is also expected to collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the human rights are improved and protected. Informed consent can also be governed by ethical principles such as autonomy, beneficence, and justice. Beneficence regulates the interplay of what is suitable for the patient at a particular time. Autonomy refers to the right to self-determination to decide one’s own life. Justice, on the other hand, is an evaluation of what is fair to the patient. Considering all the available options either the patient or their family member needs to provide informed consent in the particular treatment plans and the nurses should advocate for those rights since it can affect the quality of care, nurse profession, and the organization.
Part 1: Summary Explanation and Analysis of the Ethical Problem(s) or Issue (s)
The problem is the informed consent in the nurse practice. The obligation to respect and protect the patients’ rights for informed consent is challenging. …
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