1) What section of the International Code of Ethics is relevant to each issue (there may be...

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1) What section of the International Code of Ethics is relevant to each issue (there may be more than one)

2) As an EN explain what you could do to support a Patient and their Family with this issue or how would this issue affect you in your practice.

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RELEVANT LEGISLATION
(IF ANY)
ICN CODE
EN
Abortion Termination of Pregnancy Act (2018) Qld
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act)
1.2 Nurses promote an environment in which the human rights, values, customs, religious and spiritual beliefs of the individual, families and communities are acknowledged and respected by everyone. Nurses' rights are included under human rights and should be upheld and protected.

2.8 Nurses may conscientiously object to participating in particular procedures or nursing or health-related research but must facilitate respectful and timely action to ensure that people receive care appropriate to their individual needs.

As an EN I have the right to conscientiously object to assist with this procedure.
As an EN I also have the ability to support a person that is having an abortion despite my personal beliefs.

Reproductive Rights

Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction Act 2002
Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002

1.11 Nurses ensure that the use of technology and scientific advances are compatible with the safety, dignity and rights of people. In the case of artificial intelligence or devices, such as care robots or drones, nurses ensure that care remains person-centred and that such devices support and do not replace human relationships.

Organ Donation/

Tissue Transplantation

Australian Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Authority Act 2008
Australian Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Authority Amendment (Governance and Other Measures) Act 2021
1.11 Nurses ensure that the use of technology and scientific advances are compatible with the safety, dignity and rights of people. In the case of artificial intelligence or devices, such as care robots or drones, nurses ensure that care remains person-centred and that such devices support and do not replace human relationships.

Voluntary Assisted Dying

In Australia, laws that legalise voluntary assisted dying (VAD) have been passed in all States: Victoria, Western Australia, Tasmania, South Australia, Queensland, and New South Wales.
Criminal Code Amendment (Suicide Related Material Offences) Act 2005
Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2021
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act)
2.8 Nurses may conscientiously object to participating in particular procedures or nursing or health-related research but must facilitate respectful and timely action to ensure that people receive care appropriate to their individual needs.

Seclusion and Restraint

Mental Health Act 2016
Human Rights Act 2019
Disability Services Act 2006 (Qld) (Disability Services Act)
Guardianship and Administration Act 2000 (Qld).
National Disability Insurance Scheme (Restrictive Practices and Behaviour Support) Rules 2018

Awareness of the mental health act and that devices used in clinical setting may constitute restraint and the patient must be a decision-making process applied to their use.
Quality of Life
Disability Discrimination Act 1992:

Aged Care Act 1997

Mental Health Act 2014

National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013

Privacy Act 1988

Conscientious Objection

Termination of Pregnancy Act (2018) Qld
Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2021
These acts have specific section of Conscientious Objection for Health Professionals)

Abuse

Racial Discrimination Act 1975
Criminal Code Act 1995
Family Law Act 1975
Family Law (Child Protection Convention) Regulations 2003
Fair Work Act 2009
Migration Act 1958
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 (Cth).
Anti-Discrimination Amendment Act 2001 (Qld),
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)

Stem Cell Research

Research involving Human embryos Act, 2002 (Cth) and
Prohibition of human cloning Act, 2002 (Cth).

Artificially Prolonging Life

Guardianship laws exist in each Australian State and Territory, and generally apply to adults only (people who are aged 18 years and over)

Powers of Attorney Act 1998 (Qld)
Guardianship and Administration Act 2000 (Qld) (the guardianship laws).
Criminal Code Act 1899 (Qld):
.

Refusal / Withdrawal of treatment

Guardianship laws exist in each Australian State and Territory, and generally apply to adults only (people who are aged 18 years and over)

Powers of Attorney Act 1998 (Qld)
Guardianship and Administration Act 2000 (Qld) (the guardianship laws).
Criminal Code Act 1899 (Qld):
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Vulnerable Person Check
Working with Children Act 2005 (Victoria)
Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (Queensland)
Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004 (New South Wales)
Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 (Australian Capital Territory)
Working with Children (Background Checking) Act 2004 (Tasmania)
Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 (Northern Territory)
Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004 (South Australia)
Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2003 (Western Australia)