NURSING COMMUNICATION

Legal, Professional And Ethical Aspects Of The Role Of The Nurse

Table of Contents

Introduction2

Discussion2

Legal Aspect of the Role of a Nurse2

Iatrogenic and Malpractice2

Liability3

Causes of Liability3

Criminal Responsibility3

Professional Aspects of the Role of a Nurse4

Responsibilities5

Responsibilities named by respondents include:5

Possess practical elements5

Ethical Aspect of the Role of a Nurse5

Applied Ethics6

Ethics of health care6

Care Ethics and Medical Ethics6

Examples of ethical problems in nursing6

An inclusive approach7

Conclusion7

References8

Bibliography10

The professional nurse needs to be an effective communicator in order to develop a therapeutic relationship with the patient/service user

Introduction

Nursing is a divine profession and a professional nurse needs to be courteous and friendly in communicating with the patients because besides medication and treatment a patient requires positive energy that can be provided via effective communication with the patient (Burnard, 2002, Pp. 35-42). This paper discusses that a professional nurse needs to be an effective communicator in order to develop a therapeutic relationship with the patient/service user in a holistic context. In addition to this the paper discusses the legal, ethical and professional aspect as well.

Discussion

Legal Aspect of the Role of a Nurse

The legal responsibility of the nurse is an issue that is becoming increasingly important in daily practice. This is easy to understand if we consider, first, that health is one of the most precious in human life (Nursing and Midwifery Council, 2010, pp. 13). On the other hand, society has become more aware of their rights in the provision of health services, as well as knowledge of the various bodies and legal tools to enforce those rights. This makes the risk of malpractice claims in the health sector and relevant action by the judicial authorities, are being increased. Against this background, general knowledge regarding health legislation in a country is a relevant issue in a professional practice, personal and collective responsibility. However, nursing practice, in the broad sense of the word, has to do with all other legal matters. For example: The criminal aspect, educational, labor, administrative, etc. Following are regulated by other applicable law (NMC, 2008, online).

Iatrogenic and Malpractice

The iatrogenic refers to harmful or injurious effect resulting directly or indirectly from the diagnostic or therapeutic activity of the health team. It extends from the side effects of the drugs, the consequences of the proceedings, the damage caused by the use of technology, etc, and even mistakes by act or omission of service providers. The nurse may be involved in acts of iatrogenic patients on physical or biological, psychological or social, and may do so voluntarily or involuntarily. The bad practice (or malpractice) is another way the nurse can produce iatrogenic, and this may be due mainly to three causes (Nicol & Caroll, 2007, pp. 61):

Negligence: Refers to neglect omission or neglect to the patient to cause harm.

Through ignorance: When you do not have the necessary knowledge and expected a nurse to provide a service that provides security to users.

Malpractice: In the present case, refers to the inability of the nurse in the patient to apply the procedures in their health and which are attributable to their disciplinary ...