Resources for ethical decision making

J Cardiovasc Nurs. 1995 Apr;9(3):78-87. doi: 10.1097/00005082-199504000-00010.

Abstract

Nurses often encounter ethical dilemmas during the course of their practice and play a key role in the ethical decision-making process. This article identifies resources available to assist the nurse in making sound ethical decisions. Institution-based resources, such as institutional review boards and pastoral care, and unit-based resources, including nursing ethics rounds and peer support, are discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Decision Making*
  • Ethics Committees*
  • Ethics, Nursing*
  • Humans
  • Organizational Policy