title: Reasonable refusal?--an ethical dilemma.
abstract: Ethical decision-making can lead to fairer and collegiate decisions, which are made collectively with the patient. This paper considers the role of the nurse in the ethical decision-making process. The experience of being involved in the decision-making process is shared. The importance of nurses becoming involved in ethical decision-making in an impartial and non-judgmental way is advocated.
authors.affiliation: University of Hertfordshire.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Edwards
mesh_terms: D003422:Critical Care / Q000523:psychology*; D003657:Decision Making; D004993:Ethics, Nursing; D006801:Humans; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D017009:Professional Autonomy; D016312:Treatment Refusal