Ethics: Nursing

Ethics are moral principles that guide a person‚It’s behavior and choices. Since ethics are determined by social standards, they are referred to as being externally driven, meaning they are not decided by any single person. Ethics help us to figure out what is ‚“right‚” and what is ‚“wrong.‚” Usually, ethical principles are not written down; but professional groups, like doctors and nurses, often have a more formal, written summary of ethical guidelines. This is called a code of ethics and is used to inform the moral decision making of those in the group.