Beneficence is “the principle that imposes on the practitioner a duty to seek the good for patients under all circumstances (Edge & Groves, 2006, p. 385).” The job of lactation consultant is to provide the woman with breastfeeding support. It is always looking out for the better of the infant and the woman who it involves. Therefore, practicing beneficence. Beneficence is also practiced in very country and culture that was studied in this research. It was to improve the rates of breastfeeding and in the long run improving the health of the mother and the infant. This principle is demonstrated because it is putting the mother and infant pair first to help with breastfeeding success. The next principle to discuss is nonmaleficence. This is the principle that imposes the duty to avoid or refrain from harming the patient. This was demonstrated through this research in a few differing ways. It is important to inform a mother of all of the possible side effects when discussing possible herbs and supplements to help with her milk supply when you are working with her. Also, complementary feeding which was addressed quite a bit in this research can be harmful when done inappropriately. Therefore, it is important that these things are discussed with the mother.
Confidentiality is a very crucial and importance principle. It is the principle that “binds the practitioner to hold in strict confidence those things learned about a patient in the course or medical practice
To begin the understanding of confidentiality, the author first provided readers with a formal concept analysis on confidentiality. He explained how confidentiality did not truly become a concept of interested until 1961, when the general nursing guides made a small mention related to the concept in regards to privileged
Confidentiality means keeping information given by or about an individual in the course of a professional relationship secure and safe from others. There are eight principals of good practice and anyone processing personal information must comply with them.
Confidentiality is considered a core value or principal in the medical practice. Confidentiality is a right that all people have within the medical field. This is the requirement of health care providers to keep a person’s information exclusive unless the patient or the person consents in the form of a release to share that information with other people that practice. Usually the consent is given when a doctor wants to consult with a different doctor for example. In this case it would be for the betterment of the person.
Health Care Provider is a very substantial field in health care as it is the procedure for caring for, or nurturing for an individual known as the ‘patient’. It also refers to the roles and duties carried out by persons who have had formal education and training in the art and science of health professionals. Existence critical in the health care field, certain roles and practices are being perceived by care for in order to more effectively and more efficiently provide services to their patients. To further provide acceptable service to their patients, health care providers, also have to witness moral and ethical values and practices, as ethics and morals may serve to provide dilemmas and conflicts in translation adequate service to patients.
Confidentiality of Patient
In this article, “The Ideal and the Real of Breast-Feeding” by Jane E. Brody, Brody brings some good points to light. The campaign to exclusively breastfeed for the first six months in today’s society is becoming increasingly prevalent by health care providers, lactation consultants, and other organizations. Brody’s notable outlook on breastfeeding stems from her own personal experiences with her twin boys. The ever increasing numbers of reasons one should breastfeed and how important it is for the health of the child to continue to grow. As the textbook, “How Children Develop” by Robert Siegler, shows it is a natural life source. Mammals use breast milk as a source of nutrition for their young. Humans have become more reliant on formula feeding.
Dr Lawrence (2010) 1 said “ instead of promoting the tremendous benefits of breastfeeding to this population, the risks of formula feeding and the costs to health and the community of not breastfeeding will have to incorporated into persuading these women to do the best for their infants and themselves”.
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
My name is Eva Laura Shattuck, I took the Lactation Counseling Training in October 2016 in El Paso TX. Unfortunately, I did not pass the exam for two points. I know I can retake the training for free within a year, however, there are no trainings available in the area. I would like to know if I can have an extension and take the training and exam in January 2018 in Santa Fe, NM? I really appreciate your support to this
According to Muh Begum (2014), breastfeeding brings about enhanced baby and maternal wellbeing results in the industrialized, developing world. Breastfeeding is recommended as the best choice for babies and mothers, versus formula feeding. Breastfeeding is beneficial for brain development, protects babies from chronic conditions, and contains appropriate amounts of carbohydrates, protein, and fat. However, many mothers do not get the opportunity to breastfeed. Therefore, breastfeeding is supplemented with formula, which causes numerous health risks.
The rise of motherhood could be exceedingly remarkable however, it may require tough decisions. There are decisions for new parents such as feeding the baby on demand or schedule, sleeping arrangements, or whether to use a pacifier or not. The major decision a new mother have to decide is to whether breastfeed the newborn or not. There are many controversial perspectives towards this specific decision between mothers. Promoting infant health through postpartum breastfeeding may be the best option for a mother to choose.
The focus of this audit is whether supplementation of breastfeeding mothers has occurred and if a medical indication has been stated, as suggested by NICE (2006) guideline. Supplementation can be defined as the use of infant formula by mothers who are breastfeeding.
When a woman chooses to breastfeed, she is developing a “unique and emotional connection” with her child achieved through nutritional support that promotes bonding and reduces childhood illnesses (American Academy, of Pediatrics, 2012). The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusively breastfeeding an infant until six months of age and continues to breastfeed in combination with baby food until twelve months or longer (2012). The World Health Organization recommends the combination of breast milk and complementary food until the age of two or longer (2016). Breastfeeding offers many health benefits to infants from decreased respiratory complications to reducing the risk of Sudden Infant Death. The desire to breastfeed begins for some
Any infant enters the world completely relying on their mother, whether it’s to provide security, comfort, or their first meal. Breastfeeding, although pretty self-explanatory, is the act of a woman feeding a baby with milk from her breast. It is recommended that a baby be breastfed for the first time within an hour of their birth and exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life (Belsky, 2012). However, there is a stigma attached to breastfeeding in some areas of the world, especially the United States, so a common alternative is formula. There are many benefits not only the infant can gain from being breastfed, but also benefits the mother can obtain from providing this nutrition for her child. This paper will discuss
Breastfeeding has been identified as the best method of infant feeding. There are many benefits for the mother and the infant when breastfeeding is the method used. Unfortunately, not all mothers are not aware of the complications that can occur when breastfeeding. Complications of breastfeeding include sore or painful nipples, plugged ducts, engorgement, breast tenderness and infection of the breast known as mastitis. The purpose of this essay is to allow students to reveal their ability to incorporate and pertain knowledge of critically evaluating published research studies as a foundation for making evidence-based practice decisions. B and Nayak (2017) conducted a study to identify breastfeeding problems among postnatal mothers. Other research studies that are similar are relevant to evidence based practice because integrating awareness programs can help mothers with their concerns and complications of breastfeeding. Critiquing this article