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10th Edition of Nursing World Conference
October 22-24, 2026
Nursing Ethics, Legal Aspects, and Patient Advocacy
Nursing Ethics, Legal Aspects, and Patient Advocacy
Nursing ethics, legal aspects, and patient advocacy are essential pillars of nursing practice that ensure patient safety and promote trust within healthcare environments. Nursing ethics emphasizes the importance of moral principles, such as respect for patient autonomy, non-maleficence, and beneficence. Legal aspects guide nurses to understand and comply with laws and regulations that protect both patients and professionals. Patient advocacy involves advocating for patients' rights, ensuring informed consent, and safeguarding their dignity and well-being. A strong understanding of these domains equips nurses to navigate complex healthcare situations, resolve ethical dilemmas, and act as effective advocates for patients in their care.
Committee Members
Adele Webb
Strategic Education, Inc., United States
Robin Adams Geiger
Ingenovis Health, United States
Barbara M De Groot
Heartwell Services, United States NWC 2026 Speakers
Lana Wilhelm
Stroke Caregiver Connection, United States
Eugenia Powell
Woodmore Consulting Group, United States
Joyce Anne Finch
Middle Tennessee State University, United States
Laura Spitaleri
Mayo Clinic, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Overview of artificial intelligence in healthcare
Adele Webb, Strategic Education, Inc., United States
Title : Will be Updated Soon....
Ismat Mikky, Bloomfield College of Montclair State University, United States
Title : Health information behavior and its influencing factors among young and middle-aged postoperative lung cancer patients in the digital-intelligent era: A cross-sectional study
Keheng Wang, Zhengzhou University, China
Title : Biopsychosocial burden of patients with peripheral facial paralysis in China: A qualitative study
Xinyi Liu, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, China
Title : From paper to chain: A participant-centered econsent model for digital health research supported by blockchain
Salome Azevedo, Value for Health CoLAB, Portugal
Title : Leading with courage: Empowerment in nursing leadership through difficult conversations
Charlene Griffin, Jefferson Einstein, United States