Informing family members about patient treatment nonadherence
As a nurse practitioner, I’m the primary care provider for a patient who’s clearly not taking his medications and is showing indications—through observation, vital…
From the Ethics Inbox
Medical gaslighting: Why don’t you hear me?
In my time as a nurse, I’ve observed patients’ concerns being dismissed as nonconsequential or in their heads. I’ve found these patients to be…
Concerns about calling out sick
I’m a new nurse employed in a hospital and would like to better understand a nurse’s responsibility around calling out sick. On the inpatient…
Prioritizing nurses’ well-being
I’m a new nurse manager and my team is burned out and fatigued. Many are concerned that this impacts their ability to provide optimal…
Addressing suicide among nurses
In the hospital where I work, a medical error contributed to a patient’s death. Unfortunately, a nurse committed suicide after this tragic event. Our…
Ethical challenges in enforcing dress codes
I’ve seen some backlash on social media after our organization issued a dress code policy that addressed hairstyle. I know policies that are restrictive…
Using large language models in nursing education
I’m a nurse educator and realize that artificial intelligence (AI) crossing over into the academic environment via ChatGPT and other chatbots affects how we…
Considering profit priorities in healthcare
How is it ethical that healthcare systems are making multimillion dollar profits when funds remain desperately needed at the bedside and beyond? This article…
Addressing gun violence in America
After the latest mass shooting, my nurse colleague and I disagreed about what needs to be done to address gun violence. What guidance does…
Implementing safe discharges for patients without homes
A recently discharged elderly homeless patient died near the hospital in which I work. We’re discharging more elderly patients to the streets because shelter…
The unintended consequences of workplace violence policies
I work in pediatric acute care in a racially diverse setting. I’m worried about an emerging pattern
regarding our organization’s zero-tolerance policy involving workplace…
Responding during an active shooter situation
One of the hospitals in our system recently
experienced an active shooter. The nursing
staff reached out to our ethics team
expressing concerns that…
Informing family members about patient treatment nonadherence
As a nurse practitioner, I’m the primary care provider for a patient who’s clearly not taking his medications and is showing indications—through…
Medical gaslighting: Why don’t you hear me?
In my time as a nurse, I’ve observed patients’ concerns being dismissed as nonconsequential or in their heads. I’ve found these patients…
Concerns about calling out sick
I’m a new nurse employed in a hospital and would like to better understand a nurse’s responsibility around calling out sick. On…
Prioritizing nurses’ well-being
I’m a new nurse manager and my team is burned out and fatigued. Many are concerned that this impacts their ability to…
Addressing suicide among nurses
In the hospital where I work, a medical error contributed to a patient’s death. Unfortunately, a nurse committed suicide after this tragic…
Ethical challenges in enforcing dress codes
I’ve seen some backlash on social media after our organization issued a dress code policy that addressed hairstyle. I know policies that…
Using large language models in nursing education
I’m a nurse educator and realize that artificial intelligence (AI) crossing over into the academic environment via ChatGPT and other chatbots affects…
Considering profit priorities in healthcare
How is it ethical that healthcare systems are making multimillion dollar profits when funds remain desperately needed at the bedside and beyond?…
Addressing gun violence in America
After the latest mass shooting, my nurse colleague and I disagreed about what needs to be done to address gun violence. What…
Implementing safe discharges for patients without homes
A recently discharged elderly homeless patient died near the hospital in which I work. We’re discharging more elderly patients to the streets…
The unintended consequences of workplace violence policies
I work in pediatric acute care in a racially diverse setting. I’m worried about an emerging pattern
regarding our organization’s zero-tolerance policy…
Responding during an active shooter situation
One of the hospitals in our system recently
experienced an active shooter. The nursing
staff reached out to our ethics team
expressing…
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