Medical Ethics

Can a nurse take a verbal order from another nurse? Nurses (Receivers) 1. Do not accept verbal orders from office staff, another nurse or anyone who is not an authorized, licensed prescriber. 2. Transcribe directly into the medical record. Read more on dhhs.ne.gov The tasks of nurses differ depending on the location in which they … Read more

What is it called when a doctor works for free? They could be helped by a physician who would provide what the legal profession calls pro bono services. Read more on journalofethics.ama-assn.org The oath that medical practitioners take commits them to giving their patients the finest care possible. However, not all medical professionals anticipate receiving … Read more

Does hospice use feeding tubes? Although families often are concerned that hospices will not accept a patient with a feeding tube, this is rarely the case. Hospices generally agree to enroll such patients but will likely try to educate them and/or family or surrogate about the benefits and burdens of ANH. Read more on hospicefoundation.org … Read more