Week 1: Policy & Ethics
Q1: What are the four core principles of healthcare ethics?
A1: Autonomy, Beneficence, Nonmaleficence, Justice.
Rationale: These principles provide a framework for ethical decision-making, ensuring patient rights,
well-being, and fair treatment.
Q2: How does informed consent support patient autonomy?
A2: Ensures patients receive all necessary information to make voluntary, informed decisions.
Rationale: Protects patient rights and fosters trust, aligning care with their values.
Q3: Role of nursing codes of ethics in practice?
A3: Guide professional responsibilities, ethical decision-making, and patient advocacy.
Rationale: Codes provide standards that ensure nurses maintain moral and legal obligations.