In this course students examine ethical, legal, political, and economic issues in a changing health care system and issues related to the profession and to patient care. Students apply principles of organizational theory and ethical decision making models in analyzing issues in nursing and health care. This course offers a study of the professional practice of nursing and the values upon which to analyze current issues in Canadian nursing. Strategies for resolving issues in nursing will be emphasized.
Keatings, M. & Adams, P. (2024). Chapter 1: An Introduction to Ethics and the Law: A Perspective for Nurses. In Ethical & legal issues in Canadian nursing (5th ed.). Elsevier
Keatings, M. & Adams, P. (2024). Chapter 2: Ethical Theories: Their Meaning for Nurses. In Ethical & legal issues in Canadian nursing (5th ed.). Elsevier
Keatings, M. & Adams, P. (2024). Chapter 3: Guiding Ethical Decision Making. In Ethical & legal issues in Canadian nursing (5th ed.). Elsevier