Journal Article

Enduring Ethical Issues: Looking Back, Looking Forward

Symposium Introduction

Cynda Hylton Rushton, PhD, RN, FAAN;

Melissa Kurtz Uveges, PhD, MA, RN

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Ethical issues are part of everyday critical care nursing practice. Many historical issues, such as how we navigate differences in perspectives about treatment goals and end-of-life care, persist. Other ethical issues that we encounter have new dimensions that reflect the evolutions within health care and society. For example, issues of structural racism, which are deeply embedded and pervasive, have become more conspicuous in recent years, requiring new paradigms to dismantle inequities. Cultivating the skills and resources to recognize and address ethical issues is foundational to preserving personal, professional, and relational integrity.
Article Source Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.4037/aacnacc2025237

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