Call for nurses to employ ethical framework during new administration’s policy adjustments
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"This is a time where uncertainty and opportunity co-exist," says
In "Public Policy: Using Ethical Frameworks in
She argues for the use of the
"A very practical example nurses may encounter is how to coordinate care for individuals who see a loss in
The number of dually eligible older adults expanded to over 10 million under the Affordable Care Act. These individuals have the most complex health issues and are typically below the poverty line. With reductions in
"If a nurse determines her patient would not be safe without these services, what is her recourse?" asks
"Assuring that all persons have access to care regardless of ability to pay, citizen status, health condition, or disability, and support for autonomy of nursing practice including advanced practice nursing are policies that must be followed at local, state, and federal levels," emphasizes
As a highly trusted professional group, nurses need to acquaint themselves with their ethical code in regard to older adults as the ethical framework will support individual nurses and the profession to advocate for human rights, quality and safety for patients, families, and communities along with professional colleagues and society.
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