In Episode 3, the conflict between health ethics (what feels morally right in caring for Joan) and health laws and policy put Megan, the nurse leader, at odds with Kenny, Mario, and Flora. While all four are concerned for Joan’s safety and ability to navigate life outside the hospital, Megan and, ultimately, Kenny offer additional perspectives and reasons why the hospital is not the best place to continue her care. How did Flora’s perspective compare to theirs? As nurse leaders, what factors, other than patient advocacy, must Megan and Kenny consider when discerning the best clinical pathway for Joan?

Solution

The perspective of Flora on conflict between the health ethics and health laws is different with that of Megan, Kenny, and Mario in various ways. First, Flora has emphasized strict adherence to the hospital policies and procedures when she focuses on the legal and regulatory framework that pertains to patient care. This perspective aims at ensuring that the hospital will not be liable for any adverse outcomes in the event that Joan is discharged prematurely. Also, Flora may have had priority on minimizing the risks that are associated with Joan’s care.

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