Reflections on Nursing Ethics and Interprofessional Education

This commentary reviews a study on ethics education in Korean undergraduate programs in medicine, dentistry, and nursing. While all three disciplines have shown quantitative growth in ethics education, significant challenges remain. Drawing on educational experience, the author points out the limited inclusion of content related to nursing practice and a shortage of qualified nursing ethics educators. The commentary underscores the importance of interprofessional ethics education, noting that ethical dilemmas in healthcare often require cross-disciplinary collaboration. However, undergraduate students currently have few opportunities to engage with diverse professional perspectives, which may contribute to conflicts in clinical practice. To strengthen ethics education for healthcare professionals, the commentary recommends policy measures such as the development of national guidelines, funding for pilot projects in interprofessional education, and the incorporation of interprofessional ethics into accreditation standards. Furthermore, professional organizations are encouraged to take a leadership role by promoting cross-disciplinary collaboration, developing integrated curricula, and establishing faculty development programs.