Theories and principles is the fourth in a series of six articles focusing on ethical issues in nursing. The assessment relating to this and the next two articles in the series will be published with the final article on October 19. A list of the dates of all six articles is on page 55. Remember to retain each article so you can complete either Part A or Part B of the assessment. Each assessment is worth 20 RCN CEPs and readers may opt to do either or both assessments
Be familiar with basic ethical principles
Be able to discuss specific aspects of the various principles
Be aware when principles need to be applied and when they should be set aside.
This article relates to UKCC Professional Development Categories: Care enhancement and Patient, family, client and colleague support
Nursing Standard. 9, 2, 51-55. doi: 10.7748/ns.9.2.51.s57
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