Supervision and Mentorship in Nursing
Q: The in-charge for Medical ward views her nurses as individuals and aims at making friends and influencing others using a human approach to human problems. The in-charge here is actually using the ______ approach to supervision.
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Ethical principles in nursing practice provide a framework for making morally sound decisions, respecting patient rights, and ensuring compassionate, fair care. Key principles include: autonomy (respecting patients' right to make informed decisions); beneficence (doing good and promoting well-being); nonmaleficence (avoiding harm); justice (fair distribution of resources and treatment); fidelity (keeping promises and being trustworthy); and veracity (truthfulness). Nurses apply these principles when facing dilemmas such as end-of-life care, confidentiality breaches, resource allocation, and informed consent. Ethical decision-making models help analyze situations, consider alternatives, and choose actions aligned with professional codes (e.g., ICN Code of Ethics). Documentation of ethical reasoning may be appropriate. Nurses also advocate for patients' ethical rights and seek ethics committee consultation for complex cases. Upholding ethical principles builds trust, enhances patient satisfaction, and maintains professional integrity.
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