Code of
ethics is a set of ethical principles that are accepted by all members of a profession.
A
profession’s ethical code is a collective statement about the group’s
expectations and standards of behaviour .
The Code of Ethics states the principles and expectations governing the behavior of individuals and organizations in the conduct of internal auditing. It describes the minimum requirements for conduct, and behavioral expectations rather than specific activities.
WHAT IS NURSING CODE OF ETHICS
Nursing
ethics state the duties and obligation of nurses to their clients, other health
professionals, the profession and the community.
Nursing
ethics provide the standards for professional behaviour and is the study of
principles of right and wrong conduct for nurses.
PURPOSE OF NURSING CODE OF ETHICS
Code of
Ethics serves as a means of self-regulation and a source of guidelines for
individual behaviour and responsibility.
It can be
used to prevent a nurse from practicing if her/his conduct is poor and clearly
below the standards set by the Code It can be used to protect the nurse who is falsely accused of
doing something wrong.
It helps
teachers to know what must be taught in the education of the nurse.
It can also
be used as a guide for direction when a legal action must be taken in a
lawsuit.
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