ETHICAL BEHAVIOR DEVELOPMENT OF NURSES: ETHICAL SENSITIVITY
Keywords:
Ethical Sensitivity, Ethical BehaviorAbstract
Ethical sensitivity is the ability to recognize and interpret situations involving ethical issues. Nursing is a profession that involves professional interactions with colleagues and clients, with respect for dignity and human rights by adhere to the principles of morality and equality in society. From, social changes, advance in information technology, and the heavy workload of nurses in caring for clients create a high chance of conflict in ethical issues. This article aim to provide guidelines for developing ethical sensitivity skills in nursing that will lead to appropriate nursing ethical behavior according to the code of ethics and professional standard, and to respond to problems and needs of those involved in the healthcare team to get the most benefit both safety and quality of nursing work.
Ethical behavior is a psychological process that occurs continuously. It starts with ethical sensitivity. It will lead to ethical decision-making. By relying on moral motivation and characteristics, developing ethical sensitivity skill by cultivating ethical consciousness, ethical awareness ability, and understanding another person’s perspective will make nurse aware and profession responsibility, and desire to help in things that benefit the clients. Therefore, it is the starting point for developing ethical nursing behavior in caring for clients.
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