Ethics-and-Laws Module - Canvas
Ethics-and-Laws Module - Canvas
Ethics-and-Laws Module - Canvas
Section 10 . Registered Nurses are aware that their actions have professional, ethical,
moral, and legal dimensions. They strive to perform their work in the best interest of all
concerned.
Section 11. Guidelines to be observed:
Registered nurses must
• Respect the “Patients’ Bill of Rights” in the delivery of nursing care.
• Perform their professional duties in conformity with existing laws, rules
regulations. measures, and generally accepted principles of moral conduct and
proper decorum.
Ethical Principles for the Filipino Nurses:
Article III Registered Nurses and Practice
(Section 11 .) Guidelines to be observed:
• Not allow themselves to be used in advertisement that should demean the
image of the profession (i.e. indecent exposure, violation of dress code, seductive
behavior, etc.).
• Decline any gift, favor or hospitality which might be interpreted as capitalizing
on patients.
• Not demand and receive any commission, fee or emolument for recommending
or referring a patient to a physician, a co-nurse or another PRC-BN health care
worker; not to pay any commission, fee or other compensations to the one
referring or recommending a patient to them for nursing care.
• Avoid any abuse of the privilege relationship which exists with patients and of
the privilege access allowed to their property, residence or workplace.
Ethical Principles for the Filipino Nurses:
Article V Registered Nurses Society, and Environment
Section 14
Ethical Principles
1. The preservation of life, respect for human rights, and promotion of
healthy environment shall be a commitment of a Registered Nurse.
2. The establishment of linkages with the public in promoting local, national,
and international efforts to meet health and social needs of the people as
a contributing member of society is a noble concern of a Registered
Nurse.
Ethical Principles for the Filipino Nurses:
Article V
Section 15. Guidelines to be Observed
Registered nurses must
1. be conscious of their obligations as citizens and, as such, be involved in
community concerns.
2. be equipped with knowledge of health resources within the community, and
take active roles in primary health care.
3. actively participate in programs, projects, and activities that respond to the
4. problems of society.
5. lead their lives in conformity with the principles of right conduct and proper
decorum.
6. project an image that will uplift the nursing profession at all times.
PUBLIC HEALTH LAWS
• Republic Act (RA) No. 7305 referred to as the “Magna Carta for Health Workers”
• Section 2. Declaration of Policy and Objectives – The State shall instill health consciousness
among our people to effectively carry out the health programs and projects of the
government essential for the growth and health of the nation. Towards this end, their Act
aims: (a) to promote and improve the social and economic well-being of the health workers,
their living and working conditions and terms of employment; (b) to develop their skills and
capabilities in order that they will be more responsive and better equipped to deliver health
projects and programs; and (c) to encourage those with proper qualifications and excellent
abilities to join and remain in government service.
Republic Act 9173
Aim: to protect people from public health threats through the efficient
and effective disease surveillance of diseases of public health concern.
The law recognizes the disease surveillance and response systems of the
Department of Health (DOH) and its local counterparts as the first line
of defense against epidemics or any events that may pose a health
threats to the public.
Presidential Decree (PD) No. 856,
the Code of Sanitation