MODULE DESCRIPTOR

The module builds on previous knowledge acquired from professionalism and is designed to promote an understanding of the ethical and legal issues that impact on nursing and midwifery.

To enable students develop knowledge in ethics and law that have implications on the nursing and midwifery practice.

Upon completion of this module learners shall be able to:-

a) Analyze ethical theories, principles and rules

b) Manage ethical and legal issues arising from practice

c) Reflect on the significance of ethics, law and human rights for professional nursing practice

Module Pack

Ethics Articles;

Children-Consent and research

Children of Jehovah’s Witnesses and adolescent Jehovah’s

Clinical decision making of nurses

Nurses response in ethical dilemma

Patients participation in nursing care

Principles to inform decision making