Ethically Administering Medications in the Nursing Profession Every year there are approximately 1.3 million injuries caused by medication administration errors (Healthline, 2016). Nursing, is a profession that faces a variety of ethical dilemmas daily, and it is very important for a nurse to avoid these dilemmas at all costs to assure quality patient-centered care. The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Code of Ethics is a set of ethical values developed for registered nurses throughout Canada to
Introduction According Little Oxford medication is define as a medicinal drug or treatment using drugs while error define as mistake, condition of being morally wrong or degree of inaccuracy in calculation or measurement. Medication error is preventable events that occur due to an error in the process of prescribing, dispensing and administrating. According The National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention (NCC MERP, 2015) defines “medication error as any preventable event
Background- A medication error is an episode associated with use of medication that should be preventable through effective control system. Investigating the incidence, type, and nature of medication errors are very crucial to prevent them. Aim- The study aimed to analyze and ascertain profile and pattern of medication errors among admitted patients in a tertiary care teaching hospital. Methods- The present prospective study was carried out by the Department of Pharmacology in collaboration with
Pharmacovigilance is the science and activities related to the detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects or any other medication-related problem (WHO, 2002). In the UK , both registered and unregistered professionals are allowed to prescribe medicines to a patient and the profession is governed by the Standard and management of medicines by the Nursing and Midwifery council as well as the General Medical council (UK).Medical professionals, apart from their knowledge
murder or dishonesty is always wrong lacks tolerance and insight to that persons circumstance or personal opinions. If a man were to come home to find his daughter and wife being beaten and raped, and the only way to save the lives of his family was to use his firearm for self-defense, could one really argue that sitting idly by is more moral than saving your family? If a man or a woman suffering of HIV/AIDS were to walk into a pharmacy to pick up their medication only to find out that a young corporate
for permission to be escorted outside in order to enjoy some sun, she was told that she would have to wait till there was someone available. She said “ok” and walked away a little disappointed. Since I was done with my interventions and had some down time, I asked If I could escort her outside. I could and we spent at least 15 minutes walking in the sun. She came back inside with an upbeat and happier attitude. Staying inside, especially at a hospital for three weeks, can be difficult because it may
According to the Institute of Medicine, health care quality is defined as “the degree to which healthcare services for individuals and populations increase the likelihood of desired health outcomes and are consistent with current professional knowledge.” Patients and their families know quality care when they experience it. Whether its how fast a nurse responds, a doctor’s bedside manner, or even the atmosphere of the hospital itself; these simple things can affect how patients and their families
My topic is about MS (Multiple Sclerosis) an autoimmune disease where nerve fibers in the central nervous system (CNS) and the nerve fibers themselves interferes with the transmission of nerve signals between the brain, spinal cord and rest of the body. After a while the body becomes weak muscle spasms starts occurring. To help stop muscle spasms most people take 1 shot every day just under the layer of fat in the belly, leg, and arm but there is also other drugs to take with the shot some just
Intravenous (IV) infusion pumps are commonly used in healthcare settings to deliver medications, fluids, and nutrients to patients at controlled rates. Approximately 90 percent of hospitalized patients receive an IV infusion as part of their medical treatment (Husch et al., 2005). The use of computerized smart pump technology in hospitals has increased from approximately 33% in 2005 to almost 50% in 2009 (Brady, 2010). In recent years, smart infusion pumps have gradually become more sophisticated
exaggeration to state that a PHR could save your life, particularly in an emergency. PHR lets you access and share online your past and present diagnostic report, pathology reports, your medications including dosages, major surgeries with dates, family history and immunization history with your attending physician at the time of emergency. PHR also help you save money and the hassle of repeating the regular medical