Hiv and Aids: the Nursing Response and Some Ethical Challenges

AIDS has challenged many concepts and practices within nursing. Because of the serious implications attending a positive diagnosis, and because patients with AIDS have become articulate and well informed, familiar principles have been exposed to renewed scrutiny. Anomalies and dilemmas have been rev...

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Autore principale: McHaffie, Hazel E. (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Elettronico Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
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Pubblicazione: Sage 1994
In: Nursing ethics
Anno: 1994, Volume: 1, Fascicolo: 4, Pagine: 224-232
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Riepilogo:AIDS has challenged many concepts and practices within nursing. Because of the serious implications attending a positive diagnosis, and because patients with AIDS have become articulate and well informed, familiar principles have been exposed to renewed scrutiny. Anomalies and dilemmas have been revealed. Results from a recent Institute of Medical Ethics survey carried out by the author have illustrated some of the theoretical concepts. Confidentiality has assumed new dimensions. Partnership and mutual empowerment are seen as keys to sound practice involving the patient in decision-making. A vital ingredient relates to the preparation of professionals; they need to be aware of those attitudes and prejudices within themselves which potentially stand in the way of caring well.
ISSN:1477-0989
Comprende:Enthalten in: Nursing ethics
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/096973309400100406