Professionalism, Professional Values and Bioethics

Author/Editor :

Noorul Amin, Mohd Rafiq Wani, Sajad Hussain Naik

Pages :

188

Specialty :

Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects

Book Type :

Text Book

The book “Professionalism, Professional Values and Bioethics” has been prepared in accordance with the INC syllabus for B.Sc Nursing course (IV semester). The same book can be used by GNM students as they are also having one “Professional trends and Adjustment” as part of their internship program in the third year of their course. This book delves into the intricate interplay between professionalism, the intrinsic values that guide ethical conduct, and the evolving field of bioethics. This book is not merely a theoretical exploration; it is a practical guide for professionals navigating the ethical complexities of their respective fields. Through reflective exercises, case studies, and ethical frameworks, readers are equipped with the tools and insights needed to navigate ethical challenges with confidence and integrity. As a Nursing student embarking on your career journey, “Professionalism, Professional Values, and Bioethics” offers invaluable guidance and inspiration. It is a roadmap for ethical excellence and a testament to the enduring importance of integrity and ethical conduct in the professions we serve.

Contents
Preface xiii
Foreword xv
Acknowledment xvii

CHAPTER-I

Definition of a Profession 25
Concepts of a Profession 26
Characteristics of a Profession 26
Flexner’s Criteria (1915) 27
Kelly’s Criteria 27
General Criteria for a Profession 28
Nursing as a Profession 28
Why is Nursing Regarded as Profession 31
Difference Between Occupation and Profression 32
Defnition of Professionalism 32
Characteristics of Professionalism 33
Concepts, Attributes, and Indicators of Professionalism 33
Challenges to Professionalism 35
Personal Identity and Professional Identity 36
Difference Between Personal and Professional Identity 36
Communication 38
Elements of Communication 40
Levels of Communication 40
Types of Communication 40
Therapeutic Communication Techniques in Nursing 41
Effective Communication and Building Strong Relationships with Team Members 45
Demonstrating Professional Conduct 46
Ethical Principles in Professionalism 47
Respecting and Maintaining Professional Boundaries 48
Roles and Responsibilities of Regulatory Bodies and Professional Organizations 50
Indian Nursing Council 51
National Nursing and Midwifery Commission 53
State Nursing and Midwifery Commission 57
State Nursing Council 58
Professional Organizations 59
Nursing Organizations 60
American Nurses Association 60
Canadian Nurses Association 61
National League for Nursing 61
International Council of Nurses 62
National Student Nurses Association 62
International Honor Society (Sigma Theta Tau) 62
Code of Professsional Conduct For Nurses In India 63
Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI) 64
Importance of Professional Organizations in Nursing 65

CHAPTER-II

Value 67
Types of Values 67
Characteristics of Values 67
Value Clarification 68
Personal and Professional Values in Nursing 69
Personal Values in Nursing 69
Professional Values in Nursing 70
Ethical Values in Nursing 71
Professional Socialisation in Nursing 71
Caring and its Elements 75
Caring Theories and Models in Nursing 76
Watson’s Caring Theory 77
Swanson’s Theory of Caring 78
Leininger’s Culture Care Theory 80
Roach’s Six C’s of Caring Model 81
Caring Process 82
Assessment 82
Establishing a Therapeutic Relationship 83
Diagnosis and Planning 83
Implementation 83
Evaluation 84
Documentation 84
Reflection 84
Compassion Between Sympathy and Empathy 84
Altruism and its Characteristics 85
Altruistic Behaviour 85
Altruistic Behaviour 86
Conscientiousness and its Characteristics 87
Five Factor Model 88
Dedication and Devotion to Work in Nursing 89
Case Scenario of Dedication and Devotion 90
Human Dignity and its Aspects 91
Human Dignity in Nursing 92
Privacy and its Aspects 94
Confidentiality and it’s Aspects 95
Differences Between Privacy and Confidentiality 96
Disclosure of Privacy and Confidential Information 97
Honesty and its Types 97
Integrity and its Types 99
Trust and Credibility 101
Trust in Nursing 101
Factors Influencing Trust 102
Case Scenario: Trust in Nursing 102
Credibility in Nursing 104
Factors Influencing Credibility 104
Building and Sustaining Trust and Credibility in Nursing 104
Scenario: Credibility in Nursing 105
Fidelity in Nursing 106
Loyalty in Nursing 108
Advocacy for Patient Care 109
Advocacy for Nursing Education and Practice 111
Advocacy for Nursing Profession 113

CHAPTER- III

Ethics and its Sources 115
Sources 115
Branches of Ethics 116
Different Levels of Ethics 116
Importance of Ethics 117
Bioethics: Guiding Principles in the Face of Progress 117
Bioethics 117
Ethical Principles 117
Principle of Beneficence 118
Principle of Non-Maleficence 118
Principle of Justice 119
Principle of Care without Discrimination 120
Principle of Autonomy 121
Principle of Fidelity 122
Principle of Veracity 123
Ethical Issues and Ethical Dilemmas 125
Differences Between Ethical Issues and Ethical Dilemmas 125
Common Ethical Problems 126
Privacy and Confidentiality 130
Valid Consent and Refusal 132
Refusal of Treatment 133
Allocation of Scarce Nursing Resources 135
Conflicts Concerning New Technologies 137
Whistle-Blowing 138
Beginning of Life Issues 139
Ethics and Abortion: A Multifaceted Issue 140
Substance Abuse 142
Causes of Substance Abuse 143
Consequences of Substance Abuse 143
Personal Consequences 145
Social Consequences 146
Understanding Substance Abuse 146
Ethical Issues in Substance Abuse 147
Areas of Concern 148
Fetal Therapy 149
Reasons For Fetal Therapy 149
Ethical and Legal Considerations 149
Selective Deduction 150
Ethics and Selective Deduction 151
Intrauterine Treatment of Fetal Conditions Balancing Hope and Ethics 152
Reasons for IUFT 152
Mandated Contraception 153
Arguments for Mandated Contraception 153
Arguments Against Mandated Contraception 153
Fetal Injury 154
Consequences of Fetal Injury 155
Infertility Treatment 155
Infertility Treatment and Ethics 156
End of Life Issues 157
Euthanasia 158
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) 159
Issues Related to Psychiatric Care 160
Restrain and Seclusion 162
Refuse to Take Food 163
Ethical Decision Making: Process 165
Assess the Situation (Collect Information) 165
Identify the Ethical Problem 165
Identify the Alternative Decisions 166
Choose the Solution to the Ethical Decision 166
Implement the Decision 167
Evaluate the Decision 167
Ethical Committee and its Features 168
Historical Perspectives of Ethical Committees 170
Role of Ethical Committees in Nursing 171
International Council of Nurses 173
ICN Code of Ethics 174
Indian Nursing Council 177
INC Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct 179
Charter of Patients’ Rights for Adoption by NHRC Patient’s Rights are Human Rights 181
Rights of Disabled Patients 187
Responsibilities of Patient and Caretaker 189

Noorul Amin is working as Senior Nursing Officer at SKIMS Soura. He has completed his M.Sc Nursing from SKIMS Soura, M.Sc CFT from IGNOU, Certificate Course in Heart failure certification for Nurses from HFAI in collaboration with TNAI, Certificate Course in Psychological First Aid from Bloomberg School of Public Health (John Hopkin University), Certificate Course in COVID-19 Contact Tracing For Nursing Professionals (University of Houston, College of Nursing) via online mode. He is the gold medalist from University of Kashmir, received in special convocation of 2019 for his outstanding performance in B.Sc Honours Nursing course. He is empanelled as advisory board member in CCNE, CELNET besides working in the editorial board of its journals. He is the board member (CPD committee) of International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care. He is working as chief editor in a of journals under the publication house of ADR, MAT journals, Journals Pub, AikNik Publishers, Periodical Publications etc. Noorul Amin has more than 40 papers to his credit and has contributed to nursing and other healthcare fields immensely. He has contributed as author in various books viz: Health and Wellness, Childhood care and Early Education, Human Development, Psychological First Aid and Clinical logbook cum manual for Community Health. He has been empanelled as academic counsellor by IGNOU for the courses of Diploma in Nursing Administration and Counseling and Family Therapy. 

Mohd Rafiq Wani is avnative from jammu and kashmir, India started his career as Bachelors in Nursing from BHNC Karan Nagar srinagar through University of kashmir. He was selected as Junior  Nursing officer at Govt medical college Srinagar and later on was selected as Senior Nursing officer at SKIMS soura srinagar and he is rendering his services there. He  completed masters in Nursing in Community health nursing as an inservice candidate  from Mader i Meherbaan Institute of Nursing and research sciences soura srinagar through skims deemed university. He pursued Post Graduate diploma in Health and hospital management and Diploma in Nursing Administration through distance mode from IGNOU to have specialization in Management Skills. He has been keenly interested in writing research papers and has published many papers in national and international journals and magazines. He is also working as guest faculty in many nursing colleges of Kashmir. He has more than 10 papers to his credit and has contributed to his field. He is working on few more research and educational projects that will be released very soon.

Sajad Hussain Naik is working as Senior Nursing Officer at SKIMS Soura. He has completed his M.Sc Nursing from SKIMS Soura. He is empanelled as editorial board member in  ADR publications, MAT journals.  Sajad Hussain Naik has more than 10 papers to his credit and has contributed to his field. He is working on few more research and educational projects that will be released very soon.

Subject Category : Nursing


TABLE OF CONTENTS AND LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS


No record found.


BIBLIOGRAPHY


ISBN 978-81-969128-5-7
Publisher Red Flower Publications
Publication Date 2024-07-01
Edition 1 st


Order Information


₹599 - ₹100

$47 - ₹8


LICENCE



SUBSCRIBE




Share