Islamic University of Gaza Faculty of Nursing Midwifery department Dr. Areefa Albahri Midwifery Ethics First lecture

Definition of Ethics Ethics came from the Greek word {Ethos} which means: (custom, habit, conduct). Ethics came from the Greek word {Ethos} which means: (custom, habit, conduct). And also ethics defined as "the science that approaches human actions in forms of Right or wrong" and these actions are {Voluntary actions}. And also ethics defined as "the science that approaches human actions in forms of Right or wrong" and these actions are {Voluntary actions}.

In Greek and Roman times, midwives functioned as respected, autonomous care providers to women during their reproductive cycles In Greek and Roman times, midwives functioned as respected, autonomous care providers to women during their reproductive cycles Midwife" is a word which in English was translated to mean "with woman", implying the supportive Midwife" is a word which in English was translated to mean "with woman", implying the supportive In French a midwife is a sage femme, or a "wise woman In French a midwife is a sage femme, or a "wise woman

Generally there is different types of ethics e.g. bioethics,business ethics. Generally there is different types of ethics e.g. bioethics,business ethics. -Midwife may find herself in situations in which her believes &values in conflict with people -Midwife may find herself in situations in which her believes &values in conflict with people Maintaining confidentiality and improving ones own professional competence, skills and knowledge and working with clients as unique individuals Maintaining confidentiality and improving ones own professional competence, skills and knowledge and working with clients as unique individuals -Some times ethics resemble the meaning of, morals,rights,&law. -Some times ethics resemble the meaning of, morals,rights,&law.

Special terms used in ethics goodness. goodness. -Right. -Right. -justice. -justice. -equity -equity

What makes an action {behavior} moral or not depending on? The act itself-what it is. The act itself-what it is. The motive why. The motive why. The circumstance. The circumstance. All events surrounding the action. All events surrounding the action. e.g.: "When, where, how, to whom, how often... Etc.

Ethical Principles Respect: you must respect pt's autonomy, dignity& liberty. Respect: you must respect pt's autonomy, dignity& liberty. Beneficence: Is to do only good / non maleficent. "To do no harm" Beneficence: Is to do only good / non maleficent. "To do no harm" Altruism: Is to protect the community by supporting actions, to meat the health and social need of the public. Altruism: Is to protect the community by supporting actions, to meat the health and social need of the public. Paternalism: Is to protect the weak person. Paternalism: Is to protect the weak person. Veracity: Is the obligation to tell the truth. Veracity: Is the obligation to tell the truth. Fidelity: Is the obligation to loyal to the pt. community and profession. Fidelity: Is the obligation to loyal to the pt. community and profession.

Justice: Is to be fair, and equitable to all pts Regardless of any service you want to give. Justice: Is to be fair, and equitable to all pts Regardless of any service you want to give. Egoism: Is the right to maximize personal benefits. Egoism: Is the right to maximize personal benefits. Nurses autonomy: the nurse must be autonomous which means: "Never looking up on another person" and has the right to self – determination. Nurses autonomy: the nurse must be autonomous which means: "Never looking up on another person" and has the right to self – determination. Utilitarianism: Is the greatest good for the greatest members. Utilitarianism: Is the greatest good for the greatest members.

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