Describe the social and economic consequences of reversing this decision.

For this assignment, you will reflect on your personal values and beliefs regarding a situation whereby a judge countermanded/or supported a patient/family’s wishes.

Choose one case:

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1) Identify and describe the ethical principles involved in this case.

2) Describe the social and economic consequences of reversing this decision.

3) Discuss guidance from the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements that sheds light on this situation. Which provisions provide guidance? How can it be interpreted to guide decision making (and the role of the nurse regardless of the decision) in this case?

4) Discuss how your personal values/beliefs and core ethical beliefs may impact you professionally, as a result of this situation.