1. Ethical Aspects of Gerontological Nursing
Although the concept of principles guiding right and wrong conduct is not new to nursing, professional ethics has received increasing attention in nursing circles. Gerontological nurses commonly face ethical questions regarding the provision, scope, or cost of care for older adults. Many of these questions arise in nurses’ daily practice. It is important for nurses to understand both the ethics of the nursing profession and their own personal ethics, and to be aware of the ethical dilemmas facing gerontological nurses today.