Scientific Sessions

This session examines the critical connection between ethical practice, legal accountability, and patient safety in modern healthcare. As clinical environments grow more complex, nurses must navigate ethical dilemmas, regulatory requirements, and safety standards while upholding the rights, dignity, and well-being of every patient. Key themes include ethical decision-making frameworks, informed consent, patient autonomy, confidentiality, professional boundaries, and moral distress. The session will also address legal responsibilities related to documentation, scope of practice, malpractice prevention, mandatory reporting, and organizational compliance with patient safety regulations. Participants will gain insights into recognizing and mitigating safety risks, fostering a culture of transparency, improving communication, and implementing evidence-based safety strategies such as error prevention, root-cause analysis, and quality improvement models. Case studies will highlight real-world challenges and demonstrate how ethical awareness and legal competence contribute to safer, more trustworthy healthcare systems.