Abstract

RODRIGUEZ RAMIREZ, Yaquelín et al. Status and Prospects of the New Ethical Model of Nursing in Minimal Access Surgical Services. Rev Hum Med [online]. 2016, vol.16, n.2, pp.258-272. ISSN 1727-8120.

Scientific and technological advances have opened a gap between medical treatments and the moral values that should support health care. The nurse is not exempt from these dangers. As such, a new ethical model that integrates to the process of nursing care has emerged. In order to determine the knowledge and opinions of the professionals who work in minimal access surgery services on the implementation of this model, a descriptive, observational study was designed utilizing qualitative methodology. In-depth interviewing was used as the primary testing technique. A panel of experts from the National Center of Minimal Access Surgery was consulted to develop the interview guide. Thirty-four nurses from the National Center for Minimal Access Surgery were interviewed over the course of the study period (September through December 2013). Results suggest that the setting of minimal access surgery is conducive to medical professionals making greater observance of the right to patient autonomy. The ability of this staff to make independent decisions regarding medical care action is recognized, which implies greater responsibility.

Keywords : Bioethics; ethics of infirmary; surgery of minimal access.

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