NMBA Guidelines For Respecting Patient's Wife

2007, Pp.206-212). Working towards, and gaining knowledge of all skills, and the importance of communication has allowed me to strengthen my own understanding when communicating with others. As a student nurse, I need to understand the importance and reliance of my record keeping, to the continuity of care for patients. It is imperative that any nursing records I keep is complete, is accurate to prevent potential miscommunication and mistakes, and must be countersigned by a registered nurse. Notes should include the status of the patient and patient’s wishes, so that appropriate actions can be taken and in accordance with those wishes. Unless the patient lacks the mental capacity, then alternatively would act in the best interests of the patient according to: The Mental Capacity Act (2005). The patient’s notes should also emphasise the intervention outcome, I too need to be conscious of the language used within documents is clear, so others can understand it. Under the Data Protection Act (1998), I have a professional legal duty to keep all documents which I’m responsible for, confidential at all times. Documentation of clinical records, will help ensure that I am encouraging

Some things to keep in mind when employed by places of health care are, always keep the patients information confidential unless privacy release forms are signed. Never talk about a patient with another coworker or someone outside of work. The only time it is ok to talk to another coworker is if that person is directly involved in the patients’ health care plan, such as a nurse coming on duty, or a doctor

On that same day, the patient’s wife stated that her neighbor phoned the hospital to get information on her husband and information was given out. It is clear that the nurse who gave out information regarding the patient was in violation of 3.1, privacy and 3.2, confidentiality of provision 3 of the ANA Code of Ethics. It is the nurse’s duty to maintain all confidentiality and privacy of all patient information. (Nursing World, 2012) Information regarding a patient should only be given out to those who are dealing with the direct care of the patient. It is important for nurses to be aware of those who are not involved with the care of the patient.

Roles and responsibility of the work are adhered to. Personal information about patient are kept confidential except where it is necessary with other staff that care for the same patient or to the health care team attending to them.

I intend to look at why confidentiality is so important within healthcare and how it relates to the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) Code. I will look at the

The nurse protected the patient’s privacy and promoted confidentiality by keeping the patients information safe.

It’s the nurse’s responsibility to keep the information private. It would be appropriate for the nurse to inform a person or family member only if they are authorized to have the patient’s information. Divulging patient information may also be appropriate when given permission by the patient to do

The following case study is a critical analysis of patient’s experience within clinical practice. Through the use of a process map, the patient’s journey will be evaluated and ways of which it could be improved suggested. In accordance with the NMC code of conduct (2016), section 5 will be adhered to with consent being obtained. Furthermore, a pseudonym will be used throughout the text. The patient from here on within will now be referred to as Maureen. Maintaining confidentiality is an ethical duty, it is part of good medical and nursing practice. Moreover, it is a condition of registration that we, as health professionals abide by our ‘registering bodies ' guidance on this issue (Lowth, 2013).

As a legal and professional obligation the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) (2015) stipulate that all service users must have their confidentiality protected, therefore, the service user in this case study will be given the pseudonym of John.

Evan and the other patients have a right to confidentiality; therefore, legally his HIV status cannot be disclosed to the other patients (HIV/Psychiatric manual, 1997). In assessing Evan's rights and the duties of the nurse, Evan has a right to confidentiality, trust, informed treatment decisions and quality care. An Bord Analtrais "Code of Professional Conduct" (2000) states that the nurse is obliged to dutifully undertake these rules. However, Claire's health and that of the former partner are at stake. The nurse will break the confidentiality and trust rules by telling Claire of Evan's illness. The nurse has a responsibility towards other professionals therefore informed decisions and quality care will not be carried out until information of Evan's HIV status is divulged. The last aspect of "Defining the Problem", is to recognise the main ethical problem to be addressed which is whether or not to dismiss patient-nurse confidentiality and trust in order to get adequate healthcare for Claire and Evan's other partner.

Privacy is one of the fundamental policies and principles that should be adhered to by each professional nurse (Cileska, 2001). In addition, confidentiality is another equally important principle that should be observed by each of the nurses in the nursing profession. The reason for emphasising on confidentiality and privacy is meant to preserve the nursing ethics and to protect the privacy of the patients (Dickenson, 2004). Since most of the diseases are not meant to be exposed to the public, it should be the responsibility of each nurse to ensure that all patient information remains private and confidential this gives hope and trust to the

This essay will discuss why confidentiality is important within nursing practice and the reasons why a registered nurse and student nurse are accountable and to whom they are accountable to in relation to patient care. It will further discuss patient’s rights in relation to law.

According to the Nursing and Midwifery Council code of conduct, which states that patient?s confidentiality must be maintained at all times (NMC,2010). I will discuss what I observed inplacement with Mr. P (name withheld) and consent gained. Mr. P was admittedto the care of the elderly ward, diagnosed with increase confusion, CAP and fall. Mr. P is a 70-year-oldmale, was a football coach and had an active lifestyle prior to his illness. He is married with three sons and seven grandchildren. He was a good andloving father to his family according to his wife.

At a practice level, the importance and guidance of the Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics and NPA are demonstrated on a daily basis with regard to the issues of documentation, informed consent and open disclosure, and confidentiality. With respect to documentation, nurses must be able to document patient assessments and responses in an accurate, comprehensive and confidential manner and record all observations objectively. Informed consent and open disclosure are also major legal issues nurses face daily. It refers to the communication between the patient and health professional that results in the patient's agreement to undergo a specific procedure and requires that the patient has thoroughly understood the procedure, implications and risks prior to giving written consent.

Part (b) my responsibility as an enrolled Nurse Is to monitor the impact of nursing care and maintain communication with the registered Nurse regarding the health and functional status of the Patient. The registered Nurse’s role is to assess any nursing care requirements,