PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES To describe the professional opportunities for licensed nursing personnel in radiation oncology within the conceptual framework developed for ambulatory care nurses by the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN). DATA SOURCES Published articles and books. DATA SYNTHESIS Using AAACN's framework, the researchers identified three roles that are part of every ambu...

Ideally psychologists strive to act ethically within their professional roles. However, they are unlikely to achieve the highest standards of ethical behavior if they become overly legalistic or if they engage in behaviors that can be virtuous in a personal context but harmful in a professional relationship. Such problems may arise when some justify their less-than-optimal behavior based upon a...

The paper examines the influence of health care reform on medical professional ethics. In order to illustrate this influence two cases are discussed. Bases on these cases, I question whether the government deliberately aimed at changing the medical professional ethics. An analysis of authoritative policy documents shows that the government requires doctors to perform three roles: the statesman,...

BACKGROUND Paramedicine is a rapidly evolving health profession with increasing responsibilities and contributions to healthcare. This rapid growth has left the profession with unclear professional and clinical boundaries. Existing defining frameworks may no longer align with the practice of paramedicine or expectations of the public. The purpose of this study was to explore the roles paramedic...