Moral agency in healthcare: What does it mean?
03/28/25 at 03:00 AM
Moral agency in healthcare: What does it mean?
Healthcare Business Today; by Editorial Team; 3/27/25
... Moral agency, as defined by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, is ”having the intent and then acting to pursue, achieve, and maintain optimal beneficial outcomes consistent with the moral/ethical principles of one’s practice.” ... A moral agent is a person who can tell right from wrong and is held accountable for his or her actions. Moral agents have a moral responsibility not to cause unjustified harm, which is especially important in a healthcare setting. ...
- How Does Moral Agency Apply in Healthcare? ...
- Moral Uncertainty ...
- Moral Dilemmas ...
- Moral Distress ...