Dietetics Code Of Ethics

Ethics also plays a huge part in making a decision that yields a more positive outcome. Ethical Codes provides a framework and guidance for maintaining obligations to different stakeholders (Follari, 81).NAEYC and NEA both created a code of ethics. The national education association (NEA) code of ethics has two main principles: commitment to the student and commitment to the profession. NAEYC also developed a code of ethics with the intent to “give practitioners a research-based framework for making sound decisions in their work, especially when faced with ethical dilemmas” (Follari , 72). NAEYC code set a framework of professional responsibilities in four sections that address professional relationships that include: children, families, colleagues, and community and society; and in which each section is divided into ideal and principles. (NAECY 2011, pg 2)

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) position of feeding at the end of life are patient centered and solemnly based on the patient’s personal decision and values. All clinicians, including dietitians have an ethical obligation to protect life and relieve suffering. Mitchell and Kerridge state that medical treatment’s “ultimate goal of any medical intervention of the patient’s prognosis, comfort, well-being or general state of health”. However when a patient lacks the ability to make decisions about their care due to a decline in cognition, loss of conscience or in a vegetative state this challenges the ethicacy of a clinical dietitian to do the right

c. There are several resources I could use to resolve the ethical issue. I would schedule a consult with dietary to find a solution to insure patients receive the correct food tray. Collaboration with the education department to retrain staff to round on patients at meal time, checking that proper food trays are given, while performing safety and comfort checks on each patient, could greatly improve patient satisfaction and outcomes. Staff cannot rely on patients to confirm or recognize whether they are given the correct tray, especially in this case were the patient is demented. In the case described, the patient received the wrong tray which was not a medical issue but a cultural issue, equally as important. The mistake warrants an immediately apology to the patient and family. The best approach to this apology may be to have the Patient Advocate present during the conversation, along with the Nurse Manager. I would also privately speak to the nurse and educate her on proper communication techniques that were more appropriate in this instance. I would have the education department create an education assignment for all staff to

In the field of nursing, the ANA Code of Ethics is designed to provide specific bylaws that will influence the practices of health care professionals inside the industry. However, there are different advocacy campaigns that will have an impact on how it is interpreted and applied. In the case of advocacy for population health, these issues mean that there could be moral dilemmas faced in the process (most notably: lifestyle choices and their impact on the individual). (Butts, 2012)

There are many resources than can be used in this scenario to alleviate the ethical dilemma presented near the end of the scenario. The patient is Jewish and therefore has a strict diet of Kosher foods. The diet order was originally placed correctly, but the patient was served only partially correct as he did not receive a Kosher meal, but the other aspects of his diet were followed. Diet orders should be checked before bringing patients their food and again with the patient at the bedside. However, the staff never should have tried to “cover it up” and do not understand the implications of the patient eating non-Kosher foods. There are many resources than can

The civil and common laws to protect the client´s rights are calls Torts: A Tort is a civil wrong made against a person or property and this are classified as Intentional Torts when violate another´s right such as false imprisonment and assault battery; Quasi-Intentional torts that is when lacking but volitional action and direct causation occur such as invasion of privacy and deformation of character Unintentional torts with includes Negligence and Malpractice. The improper act that she performed is a Quasi-Intentional tort. In to avoid legal and ethic problems the nurse must always follow the Standard of

There are things that could have been done to solve the ethical issues in Mr. J’s scenario. First, the CNA needs to be educated on what to look for when it comes to pressure areas. A protocol should be in place in which a CNA notifies the nursing staff of any redness. In turn the nursing staff should then follow up with a care for the patient that requires turning every two hours. Second, a local Rabbi should be called in to educate staff on the Jewish culture and the changes in care a patient should need if they are Jewish. Teaching on Kosher diets would be one of the aspects of the education provided to all staff. Thirdly, all staff needs education about communication. Education about communication should be ongoing. Communication between staff is as important as communication between staff and patients and staff and family. The diet issue should have been brought up to management before so that the problem could have been prevented before Mr. J became a patient. The fact that it was not reported reflects a system change that needs to be made in the realm of communication. Lastly, there should be a protocol as to when restraints should be used. As discussed earlier in this paper, the patient would have benefited from a bed

Canada is a multicultural country. Healthcare providers, therefore, face certain challenges associated with this. The CMA Code of Ethics recommends that “physicians provide patients with whatever information that will, from the patient's perspective, have a bearing on medical care decision-making and communicate that information in a way that is comprehensible to the patient.” [1]. This statement has a very important message, which implies that the truth telling is not a mandatory burden that every patient must endure but rather a stage-like process delivered by a healthcare provider and guided by the patient.

I enjoyed reading your post. The ASCA and AMHCA has some similarities. In the AMHCA Code of Ethics (2015), that counselors should look at his or her own beliefs and values and understand that their views can impact the client. AMHCA also has their own peer review journal that provides information about research, and theories that relates to mental health counseling. I agree that advocacy is important because it brings awareness and it also important because you have someone that will speak up for the people that do not have a voice for example, children may not voice how they are feeling or believe that if they do voice their feelings, someone will not believe

The provincial government supplements the agency’s budget by paying for the service work my agency does for their clients. The 9:00 am time slot has been reserved for health ministry and child protection authority referrals. It is prepaid by the provincial government. By booking an EAP client in a provincial government slot the agency is illegally profiting because they are getting paid twice for one client. According to BCACC code of ethics (2014) the RCC will “avoid exploitation of others for personal, professional, or financial gain” (p. 7), it is my responsibility to act with the “highest integrity possible in every situation” (BCACC Code of Ethics, 2008, p. 7). Thus, I would have to avoid conflicts of interest between me, my agency, and my supervisor. I would seek advisory from my association or an external supervisor regarding this conflict. I am also concerned about the well-being of the provincial government’s clients (Board of Directors, 2014, p. 6), and their right for counselling service.

After reading the ANA code of ethics there are various aspects that can relate back to nursing informatics. However, the main sections I would like to discuss would be; provisions two, three, seven, eight and nine.

I had no intent to offend anyones religious beliefs, everyone has there own opionion as do I. With this being said I was unaware that we had to base our perspectives off of philosphocial/secular value and theories, I apologize. I do believe it to be wrong to euthanize a person if it is going to violate any government laws even if a patients or family member has requested it. Dr.Cox is held accountable for his acctions and was guilty of attempted murder. Furthermore I believe his actions were morally impermissible and unjustified determining what he thought was in the best interest of his patient.

The patient has not taken his prescribe medication and his eating habits are also noncompliant. The patient is dealing with the death of his wife and the patient’s daughter believes he is acting this way on purpose and is unable to care for him properly. The daughter does not want to tell the doctor about the patient seeing a Curandero,but wants her father to be admitted into a nursing home in order for him to receive the proper care he needs.The nurse would need to consult with the Code of ethics book on the nursing floor to proceed with the best possible solution to the problem.The code of Ethic for Nurses is a guide for carrying out nursing responsibilities in a consistent manner with a certain quality in nursing care(American Nursing Association, 2001).There are ethical principles that a nurse should learn to apply to each situation that they feel an ethical decision will need to be made.

In 1886, three brothers, James, Edward, and Robert Johnson, started a multinational healthcare business in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Johnson & Johnson, one of the world’s largest American company, provides diverse healthcare products across the nation. Johnson & Johnson has gained a competitive advantage over most of its competitors because of its leadership in diverse healthcare products. This company offers a plethora of products such as baby care, oral care, skin care, wound care, women health, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals. Robert Wood Johnson crafted the company’s credo, a statement of in which he expresses the company mission of “caring for the world, one person at a time.” (Johnson & Johnson 2015). The company’s credo is very well-structured and very detailed about claiming full responsibility for its employees, doctors, nurses, and patients and also developing a positive business relationship amongst its stakeholders (Johnson & Johnson 2015). Johnson & Johnson is well known for its caring and fair culture to society and corporate environment, however, this company has faced multiple ethical dilemmas which have jeopardized their brand.

"Our results indicate that the informal methods ("manager sets an example" or "social norms of the organization") are likely to yield greater commitment with respect to both employee attitudes than formal methods ("training courses on the subject of ethics") (Adam, et al, 2004).