Ethical considerations are important when caring for elderly patients from "summary" of Geriatric Nursing by Priscilla Ebersole, RN, PhD, FAAN,Theris A. Touhy, ND, APRN, BC
Ethical considerations play a crucial role in the care of elderly patients. As nurses, it is our responsibility to uphold ethical principles and values when providing care to this vulnerable population. One important ethical consideration is respect for autonomy. Elderly patients should be given the opportunity to make decisions about their own care whenever possible. This includes respecting their right to refuse treatment or interventions that they do not want. In cases where patients are unable to make decisions for themselves, nurses must act in their best interest while still considering their values and preferences. Another ethical consideration is beneficence, or the duty to do good. Nurses must strive to provide the highest quality of care to elderly patients, taking into account their unique needs an...
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