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Nursing
Fundamentals-chpt 6
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Health Care
Undergraduate 3
08/11/2008

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DNR
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Do NOT resuscitate orders
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Ethics
Definition
a branch of philosophy dealing with standards of conduct and moral judgement
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Personal morality
Definition
set of beliefs about the standards of right and wrong that help a person determine the correct or permissable action in a given situation
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Personal values
Definition
ideas or beliefs a person considers important and feels strongly about
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Institutional policies
Definition
guidelines developed by healthcare institutions to direct professional practive
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Legal guidelines
Definition
drawn from state, provincial, and federal laws
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Professional ethics
Definition
involve principles and values with universal application and standards of conduct to be upheld in all situations
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