Report on Nursing Ethics: Analysis of a Healthcare Case Study

This report analyzes a case study involving a 21-year-old patient, Sam, admitted to a hospital with chronic stomach pain. The report examines the ethical issues arising from the medical team's handling of the patient, including the use of physical restraints and lack of patient-centered care. It discusses ethical principles such as non-maleficence, autonomy, justice, and beneficence, and their application in healthcare settings. The report explores the role of bioethics, human rights, and international declarations like the UDHR and Helsinki Declaration in protecting patient dignity and rights. It suggests alternative perspectives, including the need for more skilled staff, patient-centered approaches, and pain management plans. The report emphasizes the importance of professional responsibility, trust, confidentiality, and collaboration in healthcare, concluding with recommendations for improving patient outcomes through ethical practices and continuous training in bioethics.