Nurses face ethical decisions daily, balancing patient autonomy, safety, fairness, and compassion. These choices often happen under pressure, with real human lives affected. Understanding core ...

The American Nurses Association developed a Code of Ethics for Nurses in the 1950s. It has been revised over the years to respond to technological advances and changes in society and the nursing field ...

From classrooms to clinics, nursing students are learning to navigate complex ethical dilemmas using innovative tools like simulations, mock trials, and case-based learning. These approaches bridge ...

Jonathan Kwan is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at New York University Abu Dhabi and was previously the Markkula Center’s Inclusive Excellence Postdoctoral Fellow in Immigration Ethics. Views ...

The field of medical ethics was developed primarily for the benefit of the patient. From birth control to end-of-life care, medicine is fraught with ethical concerns. A clear understanding of the ...

Credit: Getty Images Respect for the autonomy of patients does not mean leaving them to navigate health care decisions on their own. Shared decision-making enables physicians to serve as guides to ...