13 Questions
Which of the following best describes the role of an ethics committee in a hospital?
To offer guidance on ethical issues
Who typically makes up an ethics committee?
Individuals from different professions and backgrounds
What are the three major responsibilities of an ethics committee?
Providing clinical consultation, developing policies, and facilitating education
What is a clinical consultation?
A service that helps patients resolve ethical dilemmas
What is an example of a hospital/clinical policy that may be revised by an ethics committee?
Withholding and withdrawing life sustaining treatments
Which of the following resources can address questions about the scope of nursing practice and competency?
Professional organizations
Who can provide assistance in the development of knowledge and abilities in ethical practice?
Members of interprofessional team
Which resource is responsible for addressing ethical problems related to the nursing profession?
Board of Nursing
What is the primary function of a nursing ethics committee?
To review ethical dilemmas and suggest recommendations
Who can be part of an interdisciplinary group in a nursing ethics committee?
A combination of healthcare professionals like nurses, doctors, social workers, and hospital chaplains
Who has the final say in accepting the recommended course of action suggested by the ethics committee?
The patient or family
What happens if there is an ethical dilemma in a healthcare setting?
The ethics committee reviews the situation and makes a recommendation
What is the role of the ethics committee in explaining their recommendations?
They explain what they believed to be in the patient's best interest, or what was ethically correct
Test your knowledge on ethics committees and their role in healthcare with this informative quiz. Learn about the responsibilities of ethics committees and how they support patients and healthcare professionals in addressing ethical issues and dilemmas.
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