The Importance Of Dehumanization In Humanization

The medical staff’s ethical principals were non-existent. Unfortunately since Tomcik was in an institution therefore she had no means of autonomy. She was not able to effectively make her own decisions regarding how she was to be treated. The healthcare staff did not use moral judgment throughout her care. She was ignored and not given the proper care that was needed.

Risk for Infection Next, by implementing the VAP bundle, it did help to prevent further decline. All aspects of the bundle should be continued; the Heparin, sequential compression devices, oral care, Pepcid, and all other bundle activities. Having the head of the bed up was essential to prevent VAP, but it did end up making her body move to the foot of the bed. Pillows were used to help keep her further up and off the side of the bed.

AUTONOMY: According to Mcdonald & Then (2014) “It is not just providing information about the risks and benefits associated with proposed care and treatment, and the skills and expertise of the midwife or nurse providing care that recognises an individual’s autonomy.” The moral duty of nurse is to provide an information to the client and respect the choice of their decision. The Coroner’s inquest clearly shows that none of the nurses provided information to the client and family and did not perform a frequent assessment in the critical situation. The nurses breached the duty of care by not providing autonomous choice to the

By law, a nurse cannot just stand by and watch unsatisfactory care being given, the nurse has an

The idea of shift work is a common one, but for nurses this is not a simple changing of staff during a certain time, change of shift signifies a time of purposeful communication between nurses and patients, in order to promote patient safety and best practices (Caruso, 2007). During this time, there is the possibility for this critical opportunity to relay important information to become disorganized by extraneous information, rather than concentrating on the needs of the patient (Sullivan, 2010). Often the patient is left out of the conversation, and is not a part of the process. Patients and families can play an important role in making sure these transitions in care are safe and effective (AHRQ, 2013).

It in fact just caused more problems. It is thought that nurse who made a mistake could actually be more careful in the future than one who

Good practice is centred solely around patients. It is essential for practitioners to understand that each patient is unique, and they will be required to adapt their procedures to address needs of each patient. This includes being aware that care needs may be influenced by differences such as gender, sexuality and age.

“Bartleby, the Scrivener”, by Herman Melville uses dehumanization in his story by hiring four new employees. The nameless lawyer hires one particular employee whose name is Bartleby who starts off working tirelessly. One day the nameless lawyer asked Bartleby to examine some papers with him and by the lawyer’s surprise Bartleby replied, “I would prefer not to.” The lawyer then was shocked by Bartleby’s answer, he said that his ears have deceived him. Melville is using Bartleby as a symbol of the lower class workers in a class-divided society, and he shows how these workers are viewed.

This is instill fear and causing duties, the nurse. He abused his power and authority. The other doctors was from Washington DC who

The main focus of this article is the idea that everyday individual’s experience situations in which interpersonal relationships can be considered maltreatment. This maltreatment may seem insignificant but even at such a small level, it can actually affect someone greatly and dehumanize them. This can be applied to a real life example. A student interacting with their teacher and his/her peers can often elicit the effects of dehumanization. For a student, speaking in front of the class can be scary enough, however, how they are treated in their interpersonal relationships can affect how they feel about themselves.

Dehumanization: The act of stripping someone from everything they know, love, and live for. Leaving them with no purpose to exist. The effect of dehumanization on a person is horrible, and a major violation to the personal rights of humans. In Night on page 65, it states that Elie was bent over a box and whipped twenty five times by their Kapo Idek.

It is the person and their physical, emotional, and psychological needs that are the basic focus of nursing’s attention. In order to care for a patient, the nurse must incorporate all these needs. For example, providing reassurance with an anxious patient who just finished hip surgery. Care also plays a major part when taking care of a unique patient. Caring influences my personal philosophy because it is the most important aspect of nursing.

The four core ethical principles that are called into question in the movie “Miss Evers’ Boys” are autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice. Autonomy refers to the right of the patient to function independently and the ability to self-direct. This means that patients are entitled to decide what will happen to them, and if deemed competent, they have the right to either consent to or refuse treatment. All nurses and healthcare personal would be required to respect the patient’s wishes, even if they do not agree with them. Beneficence is the core principle that refers to the act of ‘doing good’ and advocating for the patient.

The NMC Code states “Treat people as individuals and uphold their dignity”. Although dignity can often be difficult to ensure for every patient, especially when many procedures are invasive and require intimate details of a patient’s lifestyle, it is important as a nurse to always preserve and respect a patient’s dignity. (Nursing and Midwifery Council, 2015) This document explores what dignity is to a patient, how it can be maintained in a hospital and, why dignity is important to patients. Treating an individual with dignity is to treat them with respect, ensuring they feel worthy and are valued as an individual.

Providing education to the family and patient about what to expect will relieve the stress of the unknown. It is necessary to readdress taught information as reinforcement will provide an increase in confidence. In addition to providing emotional support, it will be important to help the family organize the patient’s environment. Setting up a hospital bed up in an area that is free of clutter, with room for family members to deliver care. Teaching patients how to change linens on the patient 's bed when the patient is unable to