Compare interprofessional values and ethics.
Nurses versus Radiologist Technologist
Brent Sterling
Ohio State University NRSADVN 4600
Abstract
In the medical field, there are many disciplines that must work together, using interprofessional collaborative efforts for the good of the patient being served. In regards to the IPEC core competencies for inner professional collaborative practice under values/ethics VE 5, we will be comparing how the nurses collaborate with radiologic technicians. The focus of this paper will be centered around how the two disciplines work in cooperation with those who receive care, those who provide care, and others who contribute to support the delivery of prevention
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They sometimes will take on many roles including direct care provider, care coordinator, policymaker, and consultant. (“Code of Ethics for Nurses”, 2017) The nurses conduct always will include the affirmative action to duty to prevent harm to their patients. To protect them from any type of harassment, intimidation, manipulation, threats, or violence. (“Code of Ethics for Nurses”, 2017) The radiologic technician’s code of ethics number 1, states that they will act in a professional manner, and respond to patient needs and will support colleagues and associates by providing quality patient care. (“ARRT STANDARDS OF ETHICS”, 2016) Under the ARRT standards of ethics number 2, states how the principal objective is to provide services to humanity with respect and dignity to all mankind. The ARRT standards of ethics number 3, states that they will deliver patient care regardless of the patient’s disease or illness, and without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, or so she’ll economic status. (“ARRT STANDARDS OF ETHICS”, …show more content…
When incompetent, unethical, illegal, or impaired practice is not corrected and continues to jeopardize patient well-being and safety, nurses must report the problem to appropriate external authorities such as practice committees, professional organizations, licensing boards, and regulatory or quality assurance agencies. (“Code of Ethics for Nurses”, 2017) basically meaning that nurses must do whatever it takes to protect the patient. The radiologic technician’s code of ethics number 8, states that the radiologic technologist practices ethical conduct appropriate to the profession and protects the patient’s right to quality radiology technology and care. (“ARRT STANDARDS OF ETHICS”, 2016) it does not go any further for the protection of patients’ rights. In short the nursing code of ethics encompasses far more for the patient than the radiologic technologist standard of ethics does, and promotes better interprofessional
The committees involve individuals from diverse backgrounds who support health care institutions with three major functions: providing clinical ethics consultation, developing and/or revising policies pertaining to clinical ethics and hospital policy and facilitating education about topical issues in clinical ethics. The goals of ethics committees are to promote the rights of patients; to promote shared decision making between patients and their clinicians; to promote fair policies and procedures that maximize the likelihood of achieving good, patient-centered outcomes; and to enhance the ethical environment for health care professionals in health care
The main function of the healthcare ethics committee is to resolve ethical conflicts by providing consultations and conflict resolution, answer ethical questions, promote patient rights and shared decision making between patients, surrogates, and their clinicians, promote fair policies and procedures that increases the probability of attaining good and patient-centered outcomes, and provide education (Ethics Committees, Programs, and Consultants, 2013). The committee reviews cases on a case-by-case basis and assists patients, family, and staff with coming to an agreement on the options that best met their needs (Healthcare Ethics Committee, 2013). The healthcare ethics committee is structured to include a broad span of community leaders in positions of political stature, respect, and diversity (Healthcare Ethics Committee, 2013). The healthcare ethics committee should include a multifaceted team, consisting of physicians,
How might the ANA code of ethics and the Nurse Practice Act help to guide Josepha? The legal and ethical issue that Josepha has to use is. He has to know how to discuss the issue he has with the higher or manager of the head nurse. It is good to communicate the issue you have with the managers instead of felling bad thing about them.
The committees involve individuals from diverse backgrounds who support health care institutions with three major functions: providing clinical ethics consultation, developing and/or revising policies pertaining to clinical ethics and hospital policy and facilitating education about topical issues in clinical ethics. The goals of ethics committees are: to promote the rights of patients; to promote shared decision making between patients and their clinicians; to promote fair policies and procedures that maximize the likelihood of achieving good, patient-centered outcomes; and to enhance the ethical environment for health care professionals in health care
However, standards in medical ethics can help working professionals manage and create an
Radiological Technologist like all of healthcare professionals have ethical principles. The Standards of Ethics of radiologic technologists is set forth by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, also known as ARRT. The Standard of Ethics of Radiologic Technologists are meant to apply any individual who holds certificate and registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, also Standards of Ethics applies to future candidates, like myself, for certification and registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist. According to American Registry of Radiologic Technologists “The Standards of Ethics are intended to be consistent with the Mission Statement of ARRT, and to promote the goals set forth in the Mission Statement.” Certified and registered Radiologic Technologist must uphold the Standards of Ethics, because it sets the professional values on what is meant to be qualified
This dilemma also exemplifies how one complex dilemma in patient care, can impact on legal, ethical and professional issues for nurses. These issues interface with each other in substantial ways. Nurses must be prepared for these inevitable challenging situations (Tang, 2011). The author must consider the legal, regulatory, ethical,
The American Medical Association imposes a Code of Ethics on physicians. This code of ethic shows everything from interpersonal relationships with other staff members such as nurses, to information on patient care. Different opinions within
And have I given everyone an equal opportunity to succeed? With respect to this reference, my personal code of ethics, the relationship between nurse and patient is important. Because it is responsible to the safety of the patient, it is a nurse after all. In order to play an important role to the safety of the patient, nurses to
Code Of Ethics Regardless of any personal beliefs, Surgical Technologist have several professional standards to maintain when it comes to personal conduct and high patient care to uphold at all times. The entire medical team is responsible for keeping patient information confidential at all times, unless instructed not to by the patient. As part of the care team we need to respect and protect any legal, moral rights the patient may have.
Nurses are faced with ethical dilemmas related to clinical issues, and disease and treatment decisions daily (Kangasniemi,
Introduction Professionalism and ethics have been in play for a much longer time in healthcare than in any other industry. Runciman and Walton (2007) critically state that when patients come into a healthcare institution, they enter a unique social relationship. In essence they feel completely vulnerable and care should be taken to ensure that they are more confident within the relationship. They are expected to share and expose themselves in the most intimate way making this relationship the most vital for their own physical, emotional and social health. The importance of professional ethics in healthcare can be found in the Hippocratic Oath and other oaths administered by various medical schools.
The facilities enforcing protocols and policies to secure that employees are meeting government regulations. Doctors, nursing staff and support staff I must use their best ethical and moral judge in most case to ensure patients are being retreated. Thus, sometimes causing conflict with health care administration because health care workers sometimes unknowingly break policies or protocol by putting patients first. As well as hospitals and clinics have so many departments that there can be conflict of interest with patient care that can cause inconsistency with patient care (Santilli, J. el al., 2015, Para
Background and Significance of the Study Moral integrity is the key ingredients and navigator in professional nurses that lead to ultimate goal of nursing care. It has been recognized as a fundamental part of professional nurses’ practice (Ulrich et al, 2010; Pavlish et al, 2012). Professional nurses play the largest role to support the need for individualized treatment of the patient. The goals of the profession of nursing are related to ethical and involve protecting patients from harm while providing care that is the most benefit for the patient (Bosek, 2009; Kopala&Burkhart, 2005; Helft, 2011; Susan, 2013,). Nowadays, professional nurses have encountered to face and manage with moral problem that occur from complexity of patient health problems, advances in technology, inappropriate of health care system, policies and priorities that conflict with care needs, inadequate staffing and increased turnover, or lack of administrative support (Brazil et al. 2010; Eizenberg et al. 2009; Elpern et al. 2005;
The practice of health care includes many scenarios that have to do with making adequate decisions when it comes to a patient’s life, and the way they are treated. Having an ethical code in all health care organizations is very important, because it helps health care workers with reaching a suited and ethical decision when it comes to the patient. In health care, patient will always be put first, and their autonomy will always be respected. Nevertheless, when there is a situation where a patient might be in harm, or might be making their condition worse because of the decisions they made. Health care workers will always be there to