Ethics

 a set of moral(right and wrong) principles, especially ones relating to or affirming a specified
field, or form of conduct.
 According to the American Nurses Association (ANA), the nursing code of ethics is a guide for
“carrying out nursing responsibilities in a manner consistent with quality in nursing care and the
ethical obligations of the profession.” Ethics, in general, are the moral principles that dictate
how a person will conduct themselves.
 The nursing code of ethics is suggested to have been founded in 1893 and named the
“Nightingale Pledge” after Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.
 As a modification of the Hippocratic Oath, taken by medical doctors, the Nightingale Pledge has
been recited by nursing students at graduations with little changes since inception.

Morality

 Morality refers to the set of standards that enable people to live cooperatively in groups. It’s
what societies determine to be “right” and “acceptable.”
 Most morals aren’t fixed. They usually shift and change over time.
 Ideas about whether certain behaviors are moral—such as engaging in pre-marital sex, entering
into same-sex relationships, and using cannabis—have shifted over time. While the bulk of the
population once viewed these behaviors as “wrong,” the vast majority of the population now
finds these activities to be “acceptable.”
Application of Ethical Principles to Patient Education
5. Veracity

The principle of veracity in nursing is based on the concept of honesty. It is the basis of a trusting
relationship between patients and nurses. Veracity in nursing requires nurses to be honest in their
interactions with patients and colleagues. Veracity means being willing to provide patients with facts,
not offering false reassurances. It is the concept by which nurses hold themselves and others
accountable to demonstrate competent, accurate patient-centered nursing care.

6. Confidentiality

Confidentiality is an important ethical principle in nursing. It is an important legal and medical obligation
that all health professionals are supposed to obey. Matters regarding patients should not be disclosed to
others at any cost. Confidentiality, trust and privacy are three principles that are intertwined; if there is
no privacy and trust, there is no room for confidentiality

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