Keywords

ANA Code of Ethics, e-ethics, HIPPA, information systems, Nursing Intervention Classification (NIC), social contract

 

Authors

  1. Simpson, Roy L. RN, C, CCMA, FNAP, FAAN

Abstract

When we think about ethics in nursing, such things as "Do Not Resuscitate" (DNR) orders and euthanasia come to mind. However, in the information age, there are some often-overlooked ethical issues surrounding information and information systems. This article examines several information technology influences and their impact on the issues of ethics, integrity, and trust.