
CASE DISCUSSION
Application of Ethical Principles in Nursing
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Case Description
The application of ethical principles in nursing is essential to ensure patient-centered care, uphold professional integrity, and navigate complex clinical situations. Ethical principles such as autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice guide nurses in making sound decisions while...
Case Summary
- Ethical principles guide nurses in making patient care decisions, balancing moral values and beliefs within a helpful framework. Key principles include autonomy, respecting patient's decisions and rights, even if those decisions appear detrimental. This requires nurses to provide comprehensive information, encourage open dialogue, and advocate for the patient's choices within the healthcare team.
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Dr. Sheela Shrinivasan
Associate Professor, R V College of Nursing, BengaluruDr. Sheela J. Shrinivasan is an Associate Professor and Head of the OBG Nursing Department at RV College of Nursing, Bengaluru. She holds a PhD in Nursing and a postgraduate degree in OBG Nursing, along with diplomas in computer applications and counseling psychology. Dr. Sheela is certified in Basic and Emergency Neurological Life Support and actively participates in professional bodies like TNAI and the Society for Nursing Practices. She has published extensively, contributed to national and international con