Tag: autonomy
Use of Restraints in Psychiatric Patients: An Ethical Dilemma
In general terms, to restrain is to limit someone’s liberty. According to Gaten (2007), restraint in medical practice can be anything or any method which [more…]
Medical Ethics 101- How to Fill in the Gaps and Avoid Failing Humanity
“There isn’t any other option available … we have to go for surgery …” These words of a well-known Neurosurgeon, practicing in a recognized [more…]
In Perspective: Implications of Using Physical Restraints in Clinical Settings
This argumentative essay is directed toward the healthcare professionals and especially the nurses who are most of the time in contact with the patients and [more…]
