Description of the Ethical Issue
Generally, implementation of shared governance within a health care environment projects several ethical issues some of which impact the ability of nurses and other health care workers to provide their patients with quality health services. An example of an ethical issue arising with regard to shared governance relates to the issue of patient freedom when compared to the need for nurse control. In this particular case, a nursing team working within a health facility makes the decision to implement a policy focused on increasing the level of control that nurses have towards their patients. The nursing team believed that ...
