Ethics is part of the framework in the practice of every profession. ... Nurses who follow this code of ethics are destined to improve the quality of care that they provide, promote the profession of nursing and increase their degree of professionalism. ... The nurse and other health professions are expected to practice due care in avoidance of injury to his or her patient. ... This principle requires the practice of informed consent in the health profession/patient transaction regarding health care. ... The Code of Ethics is an essential part of the foundation of nursing. ...

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"The ethical considerations involved in any important human relationship affect professional practice, fairness, honesty, mutual autonomy, and respect needs to be given specific expression in nursing practice in ways that reflect the realities of the nurse-client relationship"(Jameton 25). ... Nursing Ethics: Theories and Pragmatics. ... Baltimore: Health Professions Press, 1991. ... Nursing: Ethics and Law. ... Nursing Practice: the Ethical Issues. ...

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