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Ethics in Clinical Practice

What do conscientious people do when some decisions turn out to be especially hard?. . First, think carefully; if that doesn't work, get help . . What are some of the common ethical issues in modern health care?. . Common Problems. Informed consentConfidentialityDetermine person's capacity for dec

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Ethics in Clinical Practice

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    1. Ethics in Clinical Practice Pat Murphy, PhD., APN APN Ethics/Bereavement UMDNJ-University Hospital NJMS-Associate Professor of Surgery

    2. What do conscientious people do when some decisions turn out to be especially hard?

    3. First, think carefully; if that doesnt work, get help

    4. What are some of the common ethical issues in modern health care?

    5. Common Problems Informed consent Confidentiality Determine persons capacity for decision-making Disclosure of upsetting information Reproductive rights Withdrawal of life support Pain management

    6. Advance Directives in Health Care

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