Biomedical subjects

H L Keffer

Publications and source records attributed to H L Keffer.

7 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed1998

The perception of ethical dilemmas in clinical practice.

The empirical diagnosis presented in this paper is based on interviews with nurse practitioners and physicians designed to elicit their perceptions on the nature and role of ethical dilemmas in clinical practice. Having selected five of these perceptions or views which were common and significant, the philosophical therapy offered consists in, first, a general discussion of ethical dilemmas and, second, a critical analysis of each of the five views with the aim of pointing out confusions and errors, the recognition of which can be of applied and practical help in the clinical setting.

Attitude of Health Personnel↗

PubMed1994

The do-not-resuscitate order. Moral responsibilities of the perioperative nurse.

To provide care that is consistent with a patient's view of his or her best interests, the perioperative nurse must be a knowledgeable, informed member of the OR team. This knowledge must include familiarity with and understanding of all policies that relate to the care of the surgical patient--including DNR policies. The nurse must be willing to assert his or her moral agency in developing DNR policies that will eliminate potential conflict among the OR team members regarding patients with DNR designations. Only by being a knowledgeable moral agent can the perioperative nurse function as an effective advocate of the patient as a person.

Conflict, Psychological↗

PubMed1992