title: An exploration of the ethical dimensions pertinent to gaining consent for thrombolysis.
abstract: --This paper explores some of the pertinent ethical principles involved in gaining consent in thrombolysis, relevant to both nurses and paramedics. --It describes ethical concerns regarding this practice. --Two key themes that have been explored are around the issue of autonomy and paternalism. --With nurse-initiated thrombolysis gaining momentum, an awareness of key ethical dimensions is fundamental.
authors.affiliation: University of Wolverhampton, School of Health, Wolverhampton, UK. m.humphreys@wlv.ac.uk
authors.forename: Melanie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Humphreys
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Smallwood
mesh_terms: D026686:Beneficence; D028663:Ethical Theory; D005610:Freedom; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000941:ethics*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D026706:Paternalism / Q000941:ethics; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D028662:Principle-Based Ethics; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000941:ethics* / Q000451:nursing*