Mandatory reporting: legal and ethical issues.
What legal and ethical dilemmas do nurse executives face when laws and practice acts require mandatory reporting of incompetent behavior? The authors discuss the ramifications of mandatory reporting including barriers to intraprofessional reporting and suggested guidelines for responsible reporting of incompetent practice. Also included are suggestions for creating an environment which will foster openness and discussion of critical legal and ethical dilemmas resulting from mandatory reporting obligations.
Luckenbill-Brett
J L
JL
Nursing Administration Research, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Stuhler-Schlag
M K
MK
D002983:Clinical Competence; D004993:Ethics, Nursing; D033161:Government Regulation; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007884:Legislation, Nursing; D008008:Licensure, Nursing; D010558:Personnel Loyalty; D028743:Professional Misconduct; D011996:Records; D014481:United States