Textbook of Professionalism, Professional Values and Ethics including Bioethics_1e

The book is a one-stop, comprehensive and compact repository of information ranging from the evolution of the
nursing profession to the latest professional context. It is the first of its genre, accelerating the learning journey of fourth
semester students of the BSc Nursing curriculum. It encompasses the topics of the new subject titled ‘Professionalism,
Professional Values and Ethics, including Bioethics’. This custom-designed book complies with the new syllabus
prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council in 2021. The book is intended to develop cognizance about professional
behaviour, values and work ethics among nursing students and professionals. Further, it will aid in identifying ethical
issues encountered in the practice and ensuring ethical decision for common and specific dilemmas. The highlight of
the book is the section detailing patients’ rights that will help readers take informed decisions and safeguard themselves
under all circumstances. It details the governance of the profession, providing a framework for proper conduct and
practice. This book will undoubtedly nurture nursing students as competent clinical nurses, helping them put their
knowledge into practice, demonstrate a higher level of professionalism and back them with strong ethical principles.
It has a wide-ranging reader coverage, i.e. the content of the book fulfils not only the learning needs of the undergraduate
nursing students but also is relevant for post-basic and postgraduate nursing students. It will also help academicians
and nursing professionals working in clinical areas. The book is targeted for readers and the user base in India as well
as in South Asian countries. It is particularly helpful for the scenario-based writing station of the Objective Structured
Clinical Examination (OSCE) pertaining to professional values, behaviour and ethics. It will also cater to students
enrolled in the Allied Health Sciences curriculum.