Ethical Decision Making and Coordinated Care Plans

Ethical Decision Making and Coordinated Care Plans

Ethical Decision Making and Coordinated Care Plans

Nurses are supposed to have complete knowledge of ethical principles to impact patient care from the ethical aspect. A nurse having a better understanding of ethical decision-making can influence the health care team accordingly. A nurse must keep a balance between autonomy and beneficence for the establishment of an effective care plan. The aim is to respect the patients’ rights and allow them to make decisions on their own regarding their treatment (Bergerum et al., 2019). The ethical care coordination plan demands the active involvement of the patients. Moreover, the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics directs the nurses to speak for the patients’ rights. Nurses stand for the patients in the execution of the care plan and advocate for their rights even if it goes against the opinions of other team members.

Cultural aspects are also considered in the ethical care coordination plan. Cultural sensitivity and acceptance are one of the evidence-based practices that help understand how different patients belonging to different cultures behave in particular situations. This involves complete acquaintance of other cultures and acceptance on the side of the health care provider (Bergerum et al., 2019). Such behavior provides a peaceful environment for effective care. Understanding about patient’s culture enables healthcare facilitators to adopt a better healthcare approach for the patient. They can console them well in case of any gloomy situation and guide them about the next plan of action. Respecting other cultures is important. It creates a sense of acceptance and rapport among the patients and health care providers. Nurses must have a basic understanding of how different cultures interact to avoid any dynamic misinterpretation.