ethics
Professional ethics of the nurse
In daily activities, according to official duties, the professional ethics of a nurse comes to the forefront of skill. It is in the observance of ethical principles in any situation that the nurse demonstrates her high professionalism.
In 1996, the Association of Nurses of Russia developed and adopted, and in 1997 approved by the Problem Commission on Nursing of the Office of Educational Institutions of the Ministry of Health, the Code of Ethics for Russian Nurses .
Medical bioethics
The moral side of human activity in medicine is studied by medical bioethics (or biomedical ethics). The concept of "ethics" means the doctrine of morality and ethics, their meaning and purpose.
The term "bioethics" (ethics of life) was introduced into everyday life in 1969 by the American biochemist and oncologist V.R. Potter. An outstanding doctor and scientist designated by this term the ethical problems of mankind associated with the existing and probable danger to its survival in the modern Potter world. And the connection between ethics and medicine has existed for thousands of years.
Nurse Deontology
In medicine, there is the concept of "deontology" - the science of duty. The professional deontology of a nurse is the duty of paramedical workers to the patient, his family and the whole society.
Saying that there is a deontology of a nurse and other health workers implies professional behavior both in the workplace and outside of work. Compliance with the norms of deontology includes: read more »
