A nurse is a member of the ethics committee. Which purposes will the nurse fulfill in this committee? (Select all that apply.)
a. Education
b. Case consultation
c. Purchasing power
d. Direct patient care
e. Policy recommendation
ANS: A, B, E
An ethics committee devoted to the teaching and processing of ethical issues and dilemmas exists in most health care facilities. It is generally multidisciplinary and it serves several purposes: education, policy recommendation, and case consultation. It does not have purchasing power or provide direct patient care.
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