Table 2 Rejected competencies in ethics and law and parameters for which they failed to reach 75% consensus

Responsibility

 C 1.1

To respect the values, lifestyles and beliefs of the person during the care process. Adapting care, accordingly, even when opposed to the nurses’ own values

X

 C 1.2

To give support to the family in order to respect the values ​​and decisions of the person

X

 C 1.5^a

To participate in the development of national and regional policies as well as guidelines in relation to the rights of the person at the end of life

X

Ethical and legal rules

 C 1.8

To be familiar with current regulations governing research processes and to ensure compliance, guaranteeing respect for the rights of persons who are research subjects

X

Ethical practice

 C 1.11

To avoid the influence that the nurse’s own beliefs and values ​​may have on the delivery of care

X

 C 1.17

To maintain the principles of intimacy, confidentiality and dignity with the body after death

X

 C 1.18

To protect confidentiality and professional secrecy by recognizing that the owner of the information is the patient and information will only be shared with prior consent in the cases established by law

X

 C 1.23

To accompany the person to clarify their values, motives and consequences and to obtain specialized help if deemed necessary, in the request for assisted suicide, refusal of treatment or euthanasia

X