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Ethical Principles, Legal Standards, and Patient Advocacy in Nursing | Chapter 6 from Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN Examination (7th Edition) Welcome to Chapter 6 of the Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN Examination (7th Edition) by Linda Anne Silvestri and Angela E. Silvestri. This chapter delivers an essential overview of the ethical and legal responsibilities that underpin safe, effective, and accountable nursing care. For practical nurses preparing for the NCLEX-PN, a solid grasp of these principles is crucial for both the exam and real-world practice. Watch the full chapter summary below, and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more NCLEX-PN study guides and expert breakdowns: Core Ethical Principles in Nursing Understanding foundational ethical principles empowers nurses to make sound clinical decisions: Autonomy: Respecting the patient’s right to make informed choices about their own care. Beneficence: Acting in the best in...

Mental Health Law & Ethics — Civil Commitment, Insanity Defense, and Patients’ Rights Explained | Chapter 14 of Essentials of Abnormal Psychology The intersection of psychology and the legal system raises critical questions about individual rights, public safety, and professional responsibility. Chapter 14 of Essentials of Abnormal Psychology examines civil and criminal commitment procedures, the insanity defense, patients’ rights, and ethical standards governing research and practice. This guide will help you grasp these complex issues and prepare for exam questions on mental health law and ethics. Watch the Chapter Summary Prefer an audio-visual overview? Watch the full summary below and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more chapter guides. Civil Commitment: Balancing Care and Freedom Civil commitment allows involuntary hospitalization of individuals who pose a danger to themselves or others, or who cannot care for their basic needs. Key criteria include: ...