Ethical and legal resources that relate to lateral violence.

Provision 1: The nurse, in all professional relationships, practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status, personal attributes, or the nature of health problems. 1.1 Respect for human dignity. Nurses take into account the needs and values of all persons in all professional relationships. (p. 7) 1.5 Relationships with colleagues and others. This standard of conduct precludes any and all prejudicial actions, any form of harassment or threatening behavior, or disregard for the effects of one’s actions on others. (p. 9)