Moral courage is an attribute or ability to take action in
situation for moral reasons inspite of adverse consquenes.It comes
in the context of an ethical issue. Moral courage is required in
daiyl nursing practice as we work in a complex
environment.Ones'competency,expertise and audibilty affects moral
courage
demonstrate moral courage by following actions
- speak for best interest of patient
- follow professional code of ethics
- ability to act rightly in the face of discourgement
- taking right action without fearing about consequences
- ethical awareness of particular situation needed
- when value conflict exists stand for right thing
- overcome fears and hesitation to support ones values
- communicate about moral issue in a professional manner
- overcome the feelings of powerlessnes
- always stand up for values
- If moral courage not present it leads to moral distress
and burnout