Nursing Ethics
Justice in Healthcare
Justice refers to the fair and equitable distribution of healthcare resources and treatments regardless of patient background.
Clinical Application
- Allocate time and resources based on clinical need.
- Provide equal quality of care to all populations.
- Advocate for patients facing systemic healthcare disparities.
- Maintain objectivity when prioritizing multiple patient tasks.
Ethical Challenges
- Triaging in disaster or resource-limited environments.
- Managing unconscious bias in care delivery.
- Addressing barriers to health literacy and access.
- Ensuring advocacy for uninsured or marginalized patients.
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