Sigma Theta Tau International Delta Chapter
Delta Chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
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White, Monica (July 2, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: HIV testing is now placed under the general consent to treat. What is not clear are the cost and consequences that accompany these CDC recommendations (Holtgrave, 2007). Written informed consent promotes patient information and awareness, while protecting patients and physicians; omitting counseling and disclosures may eliminate patient education about HIV and high risk behaviors (Donoghoe, Lane, & Wolf, 2007). The ethical issue with routine testing is the elimination of HIV test specific written consent and pretest counseling. The lack of adequate information related to patients rights to refuse testing along with the risks and benefits are also ethical concerns. Routine testing may be met with barriers from individual states. Most states have pretest counseling incorporated in their HIV testing laws (Donoghoe, Lane, & Wolf, 2007). Opt-out testing may come with consequences such as failure to reduce high risk behavior (Holtgrave, 2007). URI: http://hdl.handle.net/2271/751 Files in this item: 1
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Taylor, Allison C. (July 2, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: Bariatric surgery is an intense obesity treatment that raises several legal and ethical issues for the pediatric population. It is important for nurses to be knowledgeable about these issues because of the huge prevalence of obesity in the general population so that nurses can better understand and educate others about obesity issues. It is important for nurses to implement preventive measures to combat obesity and to address the needs of those children and adolescents who are already obese and help them explore their treatment options and lifestyle changes. This paper will examine the topic of overweight and obesity in the pediatric population and the associated legal and ethical issues of bariatric surgery. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/2271/750 Files in this item: 1
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Reasons, Marianna (July 2, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: Hudelist et al (2005) described how forceps delivery is a delicate method that requires precise understanding of the station and presentation of the descending caput and that poor training and knowledge of this method can lead to a higher risk of perineal damage. So it is very important that proper teaching and understanding of how to use forceps is achieved. This may be a possible contributing factor as to why the research by Caughey et al (2007) described how obstetric forceps has decreased in its use since the late 1980s. Simpson and Thorman (2005) stressed the importance of mothers clearly knowing the full benefits, risks, and alternatives of obstetrical interventions, such as with the use of forceps, and practicing their autonomy in making their own decisions, with the father, regarding childbirth. The purpose of this paper is to outline the ethical dilemma of whether forceps delivery is beneficent and nonmaleficent to the mother, or not, through the description of risk factors and benefits of forceps delivery. The parents’ use of autonomy in deciding which method is best for them, as well as describing the nurse’s role as the patient advocate are other topics discussed in this paper. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/2271/749 Files in this item: 1
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Karlin, Katelin (July 2, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: State legislatures across the nation have been considering whether to make HPV vaccination a prerequisite for school entry. This legislation has become a source of controversy between the legislators and the parents of school-aged girls (Vamos, 2008 & Stewart, 2008). This controversy has created a dilemma between the law, the right to personal autonomy, and the importance of public health (Stewart, 2008). The purpose of this paper is to discuss the implications of mandating the HPV vaccination. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/2271/748 Files in this item: 1
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Gray, Emily (July 2, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: An adoption takes place for several reasons, as a result of an unwanted pregnancy, lack of a proper home environment or numerous other reasons. Three main steps are taken when a child is adopted: the child must be legally separated from their birth parents; the child is transferred to the custody of a qualified adoption agency; and the final step involves the transfer of parents’ rights and responsibilities. Here a crucial decision must be made about open or closed adoption. With open adoption, the birth parents will have involvement in the raising of the child as well as communication with the adoptive family during the child’s life (Adoption, 2008). If a closed adoption is chosen, the birth parents lose all custody and visitation rights. In this situation both sets of parents remain anonymous to each other and any documents from either set of parents are kept private (Clinton, 1996). A choice of open versus closed adoption must be carefully considered. Nurses may care for parents facing such a dilemma, and should be knowledgeable about both open and closed adoption. While a nurse is not directly involved in the adoption process, he or she is a constant and trusted caregiver with frequent direct contact with patients needing help in acquiring information to make a decision. The purpose of this paper is to discuss 26 The Journal of Undergraduate Nursing Writing Volume 3, Number 1, October 2009 the positives and negatives of placing a child in a closed adoption arrangement as opposed to an open arrangement. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/2271/747 Files in this item: 1
STTGray.pdf (46.57Kb)
