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1. Ethical issue?

   nursesmatter replied to nursesmatter's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for your feedback. Upon admit to my unit that night, she was dehydrated and slightly hypothermic, but otherwise stable. Aside from some minor cuts and scratches, she didn't complain of any pain. Completely alert and oriented x4. She was fo...

2. Ethical issue?

   nursesmatter replied to nursesmatter's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you everyone for providing your input thus far. I am overwhelmed by the interest and the variety of responses to this issue. Everyone's insights are greatly appreciated.

3. Ethical issue?

   nursesmatter replied to nursesmatter's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, it's probably time I revisit ethics 101 again. Thank you starting my review.

4. Ethical issue?

   nursesmatter replied to nursesmatter's topic in General Nursing

   Just wondering... Is telling the patient allowable in our professional practice or should this be more of a responsibility for the attending MD? I was surprised that the physician got bullied by the family and didn't say anything either. I know thr...

5. Ethical issue?

   nursesmatter replied to nursesmatter's topic in General Nursing

   thanks everyone for sharing your thoughts!

6. Ethical issue?

   nursesmatter replied to nursesmatter's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, thanks for sharing your thoughts and support. I have never been involved with an ethics consult so your experience with them is greatly appreciated! But yes, those were 2 difficult 12-hour shifts to endure.

7. Ethical issue?

   nursesmatter posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello. I have a question to ask because I have been reading about ethical issues and moral distress. I recently experienced an event on my unit which caused multiple staff including myself to feel frustrated and somewhat angry. I cared for one memb...