The principle of double effect and external whistleblowing in nursing

Nurses are generally expected to raise concerns when a harm or wrongdoing is committed against patients and/or service users. Should their concerns not be adequately addressed, then nurses may take the difficult decision to engage in external whistleblowing. In discerning whether to whistle blow externally, nurses may need to consider a number of factors including the type and the extent of harm or wrongdoing committed, the policy and procedures governing reporting and whistleblowing, and their professional code.

Source: Nursing Outlook - November 15, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Alan J. Kearns Source Type: research