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SHALINI VIOLET
MSC NURSING
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 INTRODUCTION
Each profession has a set of ethics usually
called as code.
It may be written or unwritten.
This code tells members what kind of work is
expected from as they practice.
It will state responsibilities of its members .
 HOW WAS ICN CODE OF ETHICS MADE ?

The international code of nursing ethics was

adopted by the Grand Council of the
International Council of Nurses at Sao Paulo,
Brazil in 1953.
It was revised by Frankfurt ,Germany in 1965 and
then become known as the ICN code of ethics.
It has been revised and reaffirmed at various
times since, most recently with this review and
revision completed in 2012.
 DEFINATION
Ethics are distinction between right and wrong
based on body of knowledge not just based on
opinions.
Ethical code is a set of guidelines formulated
by members of profession with help of
specialist in flied of nursing laeder,advocate at
times member from society.
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 USES OF CODE OF ETHICS
Acknowledge the rightful place of individual in
health care delivery system.
Constitutes towards empowerment of individual
to become responsible for their health and
wellbeing.
Contributes to quality care.
Identifies obligation in practice, research and
relationships.
Inform the individual, families, community and
other professionals about expectation of nurse.
CODE OF ETHICS BY INTERNATIONAL
COUNCIL OF NURSING
BODY OF CODE IS DIVIDED IN 5 SECTIONS:
1.Nurses and people
2.Nurses and practice
3.Nurses and profession
4.Nurses and co-workers
5.Nurses and society
NURSES AND PEOPLE
 NURSES AND PEOPLE
Primary professional responsibility is to people requiring
nursing care.
Promotes an environment in which the human rights,
values, customs and spiritual beliefs of the individual,
family and community are respected.
Individual receives accurate, sufficient and timely
information in a culturally appropriate manner
Holds in confidence personal information
Uses judgement in sharing this information.
Advocates for equity and social justice
Demonstrates professional values such as respectfulness,
responsiveness, compassion, trustworthiness and integrity.
NURSES AND PRACTICE
 NURSES AND PRACTICE
Carries personal responsibility and accountability
For nursing practice.
Maintains a standard of personal health such that the
ability to provide care is not compromised.
Uses judgment regarding individual competence when
accepting and delegating responsibility.
The nurse at all times maintains standards of personal
conduct .
Use of technology and scientific advances are compatible
with the safety, dignity and rights of people.
Strives to foster and maintain a practice culture promoting
ethical behaviour and open dialogue.
NURSES AND PROFESSION
 NURSES AND PROFESSION
Assumes the major role in determining and
implementing acceptable standards of clinical nursing
practice, management, research and education.
Nurse is active in developing a core of research-based
professional knowledge.
Participates in creating a positive practice environment
and maintaining safe, equitable social and economic
working conditions in nursing.
Practices to sustain and protect the natural
environment.
Contributes to an ethical organisational environment
and challenges unethical practices.
NURSES AND CO-WORKERS
 NURSES AND CO-WORKERS
Sustains a collaborative and respectful
relationship with co-workers in nursing and
other fields
Takes appropriate action to safeguard
individuals, families and communities when
their health is endangered by a co-worker or
any other
Takes appropriate action to support and guide
co-workers to advance ethical conduct.
 NURSES AND SOCIETY
Participate and share responsibility with other
citizens & other health professionals.
Recognize and perform the duties of
citizenship.
Aware of laws and regulations which affect
the practice of medicine and nursing.
CODE OF ETHICS FOR NURSES IN INDIA
The nurse respects the uniqueness of individual in provision of care.
The nurse respect the rights of individuals as partners in care and
helps in making informed choice.
The nurse respects individuals right to privacy maintain
confidentiality and shares information judiciously.
Nurse maintains competence in order to render Quality Nursing
Care.
The nurse is obliged to practice within the framework of ethical,
professional and legal boundaries.
Nurse is obliged to work harmoniously with the members of the
health team.
Nurse commits to reciprocate the trust invested in nursing
profession by society.
 CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
FOR NURSES
1.Professional Responsibility and
accountability.
Appreciates sense of self-worth
Maintains standards of personal conduct
Carries out responsibilities within the framework
Is accountable for maintaining practice standards set
by Indian Nursing Council
Is accountable for own decisions and actions
Is responsible for continuous improvement of
current practices
 2.Nursing Practice
Provides care in accordance with set standards of
practice
Treats all individuals and families with human
dignity
Respects individual and families
Presents realistic picture truthfully in all
situations
Promotes participation of individuals and
significant others in the care
Ensures safe practice
 3.Communication and Interpersonal
Relationships
Establishes and maintains effective
interpersonal relationship
Upholds the dignity of team members and
maintains effective interpersonal relationship
with them
Cooperates with other health professionals
 4.Valuing Human Being
Takes appropriate action to protect individuals
from harmful unethical practice
Consider relevant facts while taking
conscience decisions in the best interest of
individuals
Encourage and support individuals in their
right to speak for themselves
 5.Management
Ensures appropriate allocation and utilization of available
resources
Participates in supervision and education of students
Uses judgment in relation to individual competence while
accepting and delegating responsibility
Participates in performance appraisal
Communicates effectively
Participates in evaluation of nursing services
Participates in policy decisions
Works with individuals to identify their needs and sensitizes
policy makers and funding agencies for resource allocation.
 6.Professional Advancement
Ensures the protection of the human rights
Contributes to the development
Participates in determining and implementing
quality care
Takes responsibility
Contributes to the care of professional
knowledge by conducting and participating in
research.
 SUMMARY
CODE OF ETHICS
PURPOSES
USES
BODY OF CODE OF ETHICS
CODE OF ETHICS IN INDIA
CODE OF ETHICS FOR PROFESSIONAL
CONDUCT