Today I expected to learn about ethics committees and how they operate. I think I was able to get an idea of how an ethics committee is formed, what their purpose is, and how to operate one. I also received answers to some of my questions in regards to who the committee reports to and how much say or power they have in the final decision. I think it is helpful to understand circumstances in which we would call for an ethics committee so that we can be prepared to make that call. I have not run into anything that I felt needed this type of intervention yet but when I do I feel I will be better prepared to handle it. I enjoyed the scenarios and the discussion that comes from them. I also liked the follow up in class even though it was shortened a little. It is good to evaluate our own ethics and standards to decide if we can operate and provide quality care under circumstances that may present us with negative feelings regarding our assignments as nurses.
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