However, ethically, it was my or my RN's responsible role to openly share my medical knowledge and provide education in nursing care. health for the well-being of the patient. This is an example of facilitating autonomy without crossing the line of decision-making for the patient, Choi, (2015). Additionally, in the scenario, I supported the patient's self-determination, explaining to her that she could fill out the appropriate hospital authorization form to read her chart in the presence of a doctor, so that the diagnosis medical and medical terminology can be properly explained through the scenario. correct channels. Although the patient is a nurse by profession, it is not within her scope of practice to use her nursing title while she is a patient, as she too must follow hospital protocols and ethical guidelines like everyone else. other patient.