COVID-19 underlines our need for an ethical code
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COVID-19 underlines our need for an ethical code

Howard Catton Chief executive, International Council of Nurses

An internationally recognised code helps nurses advocate for fairer treatment for all

The pandemic has revealed serious shortcomings in countries’ healthcare systems, with many in danger of being overrun with patients who have COVID-19.

Nursing Standard. 36, 8, 19-20. doi: 10.7748/ns.36.8.19.s12

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