UNIT 27: TO TELL OR NOT TO TELL


Blowing-the-Whistle

Yup, this domain name is for real! A father and son, one involved in government, the other, in law-enforcement, got fired from their jobs after having publicized unethical practices. The site tells their story. They plan to add more.

Blowing the Whistle: Protecting Your Patients AND Your Job

Advice for nurses: they are ethically and legally obligated to report anything which might harm their patients. The article explains what steps to take if they feel something is wrong, and discusses the availability of the option of anonymity.



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