Did this nurse behave unethically?

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What do nurses think about this nurse reporting on this patient who was indicted  for manslaughter? She was eventually exonerated on charges.   I think she should be reported to the Ohio BON for a violation of patient privacy.  

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Tenebrae said:

Its the fact that this occured should horrify any human being. 

As for flushing it down the loo. At that point what was she supposed to do, put the remains in a box and take it to her local hospital?

I have no knowledge of this women's intellectual or mental status which would make a difference for me.  

toomuchbaloney said:

I think according to the zealots, she's supposed to pay for a funeral.  

 

just the other day I read about a state which was treating frozen eggs or embryos as full living people

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floydnightingale said:

just the other day I read about a state which was treating frozen eggs or embryos as full living people

"Conservative" utopia in a state where more than 20% of children live in poverty and their mothers enjoy a high morbidity and mortality rate.