Abstract

VILLARREAL CANTILLO, Elizabeth  and  VISBAL ILLERA, Gloria. Ehtical dilemma. Salud, Barranquilla [online]. 2013, vol.29, n.1, pp.113-123. ISSN 0120-5552.

Abstract There are many ethical dilemmas that nursing professionals have to face in fulfilling their work and that suggest decision making should be based on knowledge, ability, skills and experience, but where ethics and morality are the ones that enable this work to be supported on values, principles and ethical arguments. Applying Bioethics and Human Rights requires a radical change in the whole culture of health; whether professionals themselves, in their personal and intraprofessional relations, and in the organization and management of services. It is not enough to have rules, you have to make changes and contributions delineating the work and establishing joint responsibility, that allows the contribution of each professional group. This article is a reflection on ethical dilemmas taking place in hospitals, raising controversial situations that serve as awareness on the importance of such relevant issues as respect for patient autonomy, informed consent, and distributive justice of health resources, among others.

Keywords : Dilemma; bioethics; nursing.

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