Thompson J E, Thompson H O
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing.
Nurs Outlook. 1989 Mar-Apr;37(2):84-8.
Ethical practice is the responsibility of all nurses. But if they are to understand the principles of ethics and carry them out in their work, nursing curricula must incorporate ethics into course content. Such content requires faculty who understand both ethical theories and their application to nursing. Appropriate methods of evaluating student learning are also needed. The growing complexity of our health care system demands that nurses assume increasing responsibility for ethical decision making. We can no longer ignore the link between ethics and nursing. Ethics education for nurses is mandatory, not elective.
道德实践是所有护士的责任。但如果护士要理解道德原则并在工作中贯彻执行，护理课程必须将道德规范纳入课程内容。这样的内容需要既理解道德理论又了解其在护理中的应用的教员。还需要合适的评估学生学习情况的方法。我们医疗保健系统日益复杂，这就要求护士在道德决策方面承担越来越多的责任。我们再也不能忽视道德与护理之间的联系了。护士的道德教育是必修课，而非选修课。
