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Islamic University of Gaza
Faculty of Nursing
Nursing Ethics
Nurs. 2136
First lecture
Dr. Abalkarim S. Radwan
Nursing Ethics and Ethics in Islam
Definition of Ethics
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Ethics came from the Greek word {Ethos} which
means: (custom, habit, conduct).
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And also ethics defined as "the science that
approaches human actions in forms of Right or
wrong" and these actions are {Voluntary actions}.
What makes an action {behavior} moral or not depending on?
The act itself-what it is.
 The motive why.
 The circumstance.
All events surrounding the action.
e.g.: "When, where, how, to whom, how often . . .
Etc.
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Ethical Principles
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Respect: you must respect pt's autonomy,
dignity& liberty.
Beneficence: Is to do only good / non maleficent.
"To do no harm"
Altruism: Is to protect the community by
supporting actions, to meat the health and social
need of the public.
Paternalism: Is to protect the weak person.
Veracity: Is the obligation to tell the truth.
Fidelity: Is the obligation to loyal to the pt.
community and profession.
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Justice: Is to be fair, and equitable to all pts
Regardless of any service you want to give.
Egoism: Is the right to maximize personal
benefits.
Nurses autonomy: the nurse must be autonomous
which means: "Never looking up on another
person" and has the right to self – determination.
Utilitarianism: Is the greatest good for the
greatest members.
Thank You All
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