Unlike the ethics codes of some professional societies, the AMIA code is not intended to be prescriptive or legislative; it is aspirational, and as such, provides the broad strokes of a set of important ethical principles especially pertinent to the field of biomedical and health informatics.

Ethical Considerations of Nursing Informatics: 10.4018/978-1-60960-034-1.ch010: Frontiers of information use and management in nursing to support clinical practice and research are being pushed further than ever before. Author information: (1)University of Cincinnati College of Nursing and Health, Ohio, USA. Learning how to use the ethics code as your guide can make your daily work less stressful, improve your team's morale, and lead to better patient outcomes. But there are factors that greatly influence nursing informatics today. Curtin LL(1). Because of nursing informatics it is easier for nurses to chart and spend more time at the bedside. Code of Ethics According to the American Nursing Association, “ Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations” (Association, Scope and Standards of Practice, 2010). What the Nursing Code of Ethics Can Do for You.

Nursing brings daily ethical dilemmas. Ethics in informatics: the intersection of nursing, ethics, and information technology.

The process for the most recent revision began with an initial review by the ANA Ethics Advisory board of the current Code provisions and interpretive statements, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) code (), and the codes of other health professions such as pharmacy, occupational therapy, social work, medicine, physical therapy, and public health. curtincal@one.net Nursing brings its stresses, as well as its rewards. Ethics In Nursing Informatics Nursing informatics today is growing rapidly. We disclaim all warranties with regard to information posted on this site, whether posted by American Nursing Informatics Association or any third party; this disclaimer includes all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness. Code of Ethics ANA Nursing Ethics is part of the The Center for Ethics and Human Rights, which maintains the ANA Nursing Code of Ethics. Are associated American Nursing Informatics Association is not responsible for the opinions and information posted on this site by others. Preface Provision 1 The nurse, in all professional relationships, practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or…