Islamic University of Gaza

Faculty of Nursing

Nursing Ethics
Nurs. 2136
First lecture

Dr. Abalkarim S. Radwan

Nursing Ethics and Ethics in Islam
 Definition of Ethics
 Ethics came from the Greek word {Ethos} which
means: (custom, habit, conduct).

 And also ethics defined as "the science that

approaches human actions in forms of Right or
wrong" and these actions are {Voluntary actions}.
 ?What makes an action {behavior} moral or not depending on

 The act itself-what it is.

 The motive why.

 The circumstance.

All events surrounding the action.

e.g.: "When, where, how, to whom, how often . . .
Etc.
 Ethical Principles
 Respect: you must respect pt's autonomy,
dignity& liberty.
 Beneficence: Is to do only good / non maleficent.
"To do no harm"
 Altruism: Is to protect the community by
supporting actions, to meat the health and social
need of the public.
 Paternalism: Is to protect the weak person.
 Veracity: Is the obligation to tell the truth.
 Fidelity: Is the obligation to loyal to the pt.
community and profession.
 Justice: Is to be fair, and equitable to all pts
Regardless of any service you want to give.
 Egoism: Is the right to maximize personal
benefits.
 Nurses autonomy: the nurse must be autonomous
which means: "Never looking up on another
person" and has the right to self – determination.
 Utilitarianism: Is the greatest good for the
greatest members.
 Thank You All
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