The ethical dilemma
At any point in the care process, especially in matters that involve severity of illnesses and end-of-life care, patients, families and nurses may find themselves at a point where they cannot agree on matters that relate to the ethics and morality of the processes and procedures to be accorded. In the contemporary healthcare settings, patients and families are entitled to culturally competent care which is characterized by the consideration of the beliefs, values, perceptions and faith (Gastmans, 2013). These are considered to influence the spirituality, healing and restoration which is a critical element of the holistic healing process that ...