When is it ok to lie to a patiant regarding their health status. What are the laws? Can the parents of a 16y/o HIV positive girl refuse to allow healthcare professionals to tell her of her condition? The first provision of the American Nurses Association (ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses includes the following in its interpretation: Patients have the moral right to be given accurate, complete, and understandable information in a manner that facilitates an informed judgment; understandable information in a manner that facilitates an informed judgment; to accept, refuse, or terminate treatment without deceit (p. 151).
2006-07-05
04:11:42
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MIke D
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