Introduction to Nursing Practice

The process of gathering and analyzing information about a patient's health status.

Identifying and labeling the patient's health problems based on the assessment.

Developing a plan of care to address the identified nursing diagnosis.

Putting the nursing plan into action through specific interventions.

Evaluating the effectiveness of the nursing interventions and making adjustments as needed.

Collaboration involves working together with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.

Teaching patients and their families about their health conditions and how to manage them.

Training future nurses and improving the skills of existing ones.

A patient's right to have their medical needs met, treated with respect, and cared for without discrimination.

A patient's right to make their own choices about their medical treatment after understanding the potential risks and benefits.

A patient's right to have access to their medical records and understand their contents.

A patient's right to be treated with respect and dignity, even in challenging situations.

A patient's right to confidentiality, ensuring that their personal medical information is kept private.

A patient's right to voice their concerns, ask questions, and express their preferences regarding their care.

A patient's right to have a caregiver present during medical procedures and examinations.

A patient's right to refuse treatment or procedures based on their personal beliefs and values.

The right to be informed about their rights and responsibilities as patients.

The patient has the right to receive information about their health condition, treatment options, and potential risks and benefits.

The patient has the right to participate in decisions about their own health care, including choosing their treatment plan.

The patient has the right to access and control their own medical records.

The patient has the right to receive safe and effective medical care from qualified professionals.

The patient has the right to a safe and healthy work environment, free from hazards.

The patient has the right to access preventive health services, such as vaccinations and screenings.

A legal representative who is authorized to make decisions on behalf of a patient, like a spouse or parent.

When a patient's health information is shared with someone not directly involved in their care.

Information about a patient's medical history, diagnoses, and treatments.

The patient's right to choose which doctor or hospital they want to receive care from.

In urgent situations, medical treatment may be given without explicit consent, assuming the patient would agree based on their known wishes.

The patient's ability to decline medical treatment based on their religious beliefs.

The patient's right to leave a hospital or healthcare facility, even if treatment is incomplete.

Patients should be aware of their rights and use them responsibly.

Patients must provide accurate and complete information about their health to their healthcare providers.

Patients should report any unexpected changes in their condition or symptoms to their healthcare team.

Patients need to understand the intended outcome and potential costs of any treatment or procedure before consenting.

Patients are responsible for accepting the consequences of their choices after providing informed consent.

Patients should be respectful of other patients and healthcare providers.

Patients should follow healthcare policies and procedures.

Patients should first use the healthcare facility's grievance mechanism before taking any legal action.

The right of a patient to choose their healthcare provider and facility, except in situations involving public health and safety, or when they are under the care of a service facility.

The right of a patient to freely choose to undergo any diagnostic or treatment procedure recommended by their healthcare provider.

The right of a patient to make decisions about their own healthcare, even if they are unable to communicate directly, by creating an advance directive, such as a living will.

The right of a patient to refuse participation in medical research, especially if it may affect the care of their condition.

This right ensures that patients are fully informed about the potential medical consequences of their choices, releasing those involved in their care, and without jeopardizing public health.

An advance written directive prepared by a person of sound mind, outlining their wishes for terminal care in the event of a terminal illness.

An institutional review board (IRB) is required for research involving human experimentation to ensure ethical guidelines are followed, as outlined by the Declaration of Helsinki.

The Department of Health is responsible for ensuring the continued training and education of healthcare providers, enhancing their knowledge and skills.