Code of Ethics
Code of Ethics Assignment
In accordance to the Code of Ethics group assignment, the selected situation discussed is scenario one, the “high profile” patient. The patient is famous and constantly overseen for their activities. As this patient’s nurse, we have been approached by People magazine and asked to serve as an informer. The magazine is offering a substantial amount of money for the patient’s information. However, using the ANA Code of Ethics, we have identified Provision Three as the best ethical approach to the scenario.
Part Two
Ethics is an integral part to the foundation of nursing. Historically, nursing care is vital for the welfare of the sick, injured, vulnerable, and for social justice. This concern is embodied in the provision of nursing care to individuals and the community. Nursing encompasses the prevention of illness and the alleviation of suffering. Nurses provide the protection, promotion, and restoration of health in the care of individuals, families, groups, and communities. Individuals who become nurses are expected not only to adhere to the ideals and moral norms of the profession, but also to embrace the part of what defines a nurse. The Code of Ethics for Nurses developed by the American Nurses Association explicitly states the primary goals, values, and obligations of the profession.
Part Three
According to the American Nurses Association’s Guide to the Code of Ethics for Nurses Interpretation and Application, Provision Three states “The nurse promotes, advocates for, and strives to protect the health, safety, and rights of the patient (Fowler, 2010).” In the interpretation of provision three, the definitions of privacy and confidentiality are provided and explained separately. Privacy refers to “those aspects of a patient’s life and information that he or she can control” while confidentiality is described as