Bioethics and Nursing Patient Is Case Study

It is also possible that Jane could ask for psychological assistance for the Patient in order to ensure greater chance for compliance.

What are Jane Martin's responsibilities with regard to respecting Mr. Tate's autonomy and right to self-determination?

The State of Nevada both acknowledges and supports a sane, adult Patient's right to self-determination as long as that is not harming others. That does not mean, though, that Jane should ignore the symptoms and concerns she has, it only means that the State has no right to force treatment on an individual should they refuse such treatment. If Jane can professionally ascertain, to the best of her abilities and scope of responsibilities, that Patient is a danger to himself because of non-adherence to instructions, she has every right, and indeed responsibility, to move up the appropriate chain of command to allow Patient options for different levels of compliance.Ultimately, in this situation, should Patient not want to partner regarding his overall health, the best Jane can so is assist him in making the best decisions possible, reminding him about his medication and clinic schedules, and providing him with needed information in order to maintain his health. Anything more aggressive would need to be done with physician….....