The medical profession is a profession in which ethical dilemmas sometimes arise, but often a decision must be made quickly. Doctors and nurses have little time to debate the philosophy of ethics, as medicine is a practical field. Nurses and doctors alike have ethical guidelines to follow that can help guide decisions in tough cases and define what it means to be a nurse or doctor. The nursing code of ethics, which can be broken down into nine statements, serves as a moral standard for all nurses to follow. The tenets of the nursing code of ethics will be briefly outlined below.Human Dignity, Patient Relationships and Non-DiscriminationIt is a nurse's duty to provide health care to a patient, regardless of whether they agree with a patient's beliefs or background. That is to say, a nurse h