Ethics (lesson 3)

Today in class we discussed the movie My Sisters Keeper and the topic of ethics in healthcare. ALso we discussed the purpose of a ethics committee within a facility. Ethical dilemmas occur daily within the healthcare world. Ethics committees are in place to resolve issues that take place, along with making specific decisions in regards to a situation. I have seen a few instances at work when it would have been nice to have somebody on hand to help a family deal with a particular situation. Many times as a nurse I have my own opinions regarding patient’s decisions etc. If what they are doing with the medical decisions of their family, if it is ethical or not. As a medical provider many times I have to do things or go along with things that I may or may not believe to be ethical.

Nurses are being held more liable for situations since salaries for nurses have increased. Do to being held at a higher level of responsibility, one should make sure their ethical compass is truely in place.