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An exploration of the ethical dimensions pertinent to gaining consent for thrombolysis
Author(s) -
Humphreys Melanie,
Smallwood Andrew
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
nursing in critical care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.689
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1478-5153
pISSN - 1362-1017
DOI - 10.1111/j.1362-1017.2004.00085.x
Subject(s) - paternalism , autonomy , thrombolysis , engineering ethics , key (lock) , informed consent , psychology , ethical issues , nursing , medicine , political science , engineering , alternative medicine , computer science , law , psychiatry , computer security , pathology , myocardial infarction
Summary • This paper explores some of the pertinent ethical principles involved in gaining consent in thrombolysis, relevant to both nurses and paramedics • It describes ethical concerns regarding this practice • Two key themes that have been explored are around the issue of autonomy and paternalism • With nurse‐initiated thrombolysis gaining momentum, an awareness of key ethical dimensions is fundamental