Practice of nursing
Weeckly discussion questions
Ethics
Discussion 1: Apply the differences between negligence and malpractice to the practice of nursing. Provide examples to illustrate your points.
Discussion 2: Read the followinng article and view the video on the same case. How can this example be used as an illustration of maintaining patient safety and providing safe, effective care? Identify some of the possible barriers that nurses face when acting on what they believe to be the morally correct action in this particular case.
Staffing Levels
Ownership and Financial Accountability
Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Financing
Please provide at least TWO references, listed in APA format, and be detailed in your answer
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Negligence and malpractice are the most controversial aspects of health ethics because the life of a patient is at stake. Pharmacists have to administer the right dose at the right time and in the proper manner. Nurses have to carry out their duties effectively, and doctors have to perform their functions well to avoid compromising the health of a patient. Negligence can be viewed as the omission of care or prudent exercise under any given circumstance……………………………
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