Nursing Ethics
Professional Boundaries
Maintaining professional boundaries is an ethical requirement to ensure care remains focused on the patient's health needs rather than personal relationships.
Boundary Violations
- Sharing personal contact information with patients.
- Accepting significant gifts from patients or families.
- Engaging in romantic relationships with former patients.
- Discussing personal life issues with patients to seek support.
Maintaining Standards
- Keep clinical interactions focused on care goals.
- Maintain a therapeutic tone in all communications.
- Seek supervision if you feel emotionally over-involved.
- Report concerns about boundary crossing by colleagues.
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