PART 2

• What should the allocation of healthcare resources aim to improve?

  People's health
• How should healthcare resources be utilized?

  To treat disease and relieve suffering
• What are the issues involving access to care?

  • Limited appointment availability
  • Geographic clinician shortages
  • Transportation barriers
  • Limited education about care sites
  • Social determinants of health barriers
• What does the Data Privacy Act 2012 aim to protect?

  All forms of personal information
• What is a key benefit of leveraging technology in healthcare?

  Reduction in medical errors
• What are the benefits of technology in healthcare?

  1. Easy access to patient medical records
  2. Reduction in medical errors
  3. Greater patient care
  4. Improved patient education
  5. Reduction in cost
• What is a primary concern regarding security in healthcare applications?

  Confidential patient health data protection
• What is a challenge with legacy devices in healthcare?

  They aren't compatible with new technologies
• What do privacy laws affect in healthcare?

  Patient-document rights and information sharing
• Why is user experience important in healthcare technology?

  It affects the adoption of new technology
• What is required for high-performing healthcare solutions?

  Robust application performance and quality
• What is the difference between advocacy and lobbying in healthcare?

  • Advocacy: Supporting a cause or proposal
  • Lobbying: Influencing public officials for legislation
• What is the purpose of advocacy in healthcare?

  To publicize an issue within a community
• What is a Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) order?


  Instruction not to perform CPR
• What ethical issue arises with DNR orders?

  Balancing pain treatment and potential benefits
• What is a major ethical issue regarding patient confidentiality?

  Protecting patient medical records
• What can happen if healthcare practitioners violate HIPAA?

  Suspension and termination
• What is a current ethical issue regarding COVID-19 vaccinations?

  Mandatory vaccination policies for healthcare staff
• What ethical dilemma does healthcare accessibility present?

  Rejecting treatment based on insurance status
• What is a significant ethical issue regarding donor organs?

  Allocating limited donor organs fairly
• What challenges arise from limited medications and tools of support?

  Not all patients receive necessary medications
• What is essential for doctors to balance in their work?

  Helping patients and personal life
• What is the purpose of the ICN Code of Ethics for Nurses?

  Guide ethical nursing practice globally
• What does the ICN Code of Ethics define for nurses?

  Ethical values and professional accountabilities
• What are the elements of the ICN Code of Ethics?

  1. Nurses and patients
  2. Nurses and practice
  3. Nurses and the profession
  4. Nurses and global health
• What is the primary responsibility of nurses according to the ICN Code?

  To people requiring nursing care
• How do nurses promote an environment of respect?

  By acknowledging human rights and beliefs
• What must nurses ensure regarding patient information?

  It is understandable and timely
• What do nurses hold in confidence?

  Personal information of patients
• What must nurses respect regarding colleagues?

  Privacy and confidentiality
• What is the role of nurses in society according to the ICN Code?

  To uphold the integrity of the profession
• What are nurses' rights based on?

  Human rights
• What is the role of nurses in providing information to patients?

  • Ensure information is understandable
  • Provide accurate and sufficient information
  • Tailor information to cultural and psychological needs
• What must nurses maintain regarding personal information?

  Confidentiality and privacy
• How do nurses uphold the integrity of the profession?

  By respecting privacy and confidentiality
• What responsibility do nurses share with society?

  Initiating and supporting health actions
• What do nurses advocate for in healthcare?

  Equity and social justice
• What professional values do nurses demonstrate?

  • Respect
  • Justice
  • Caring
  • Compassion
  • Empathy
  • Trustworthiness
  • Integrity
• What is the personal responsibility of nurses in ethical practice?

  Accountability for ethical nursing practice
• How do nurses maintain fitness to practice?

  By engaging in continuous professional development