Ethical dilemmas do occur in the gastroenterology setting and present a challenge for the staff. Basic issues involved in ethical problems will be presented. Identifying contributing factors of moral distress will de discussed. Manifestations of moral distress and possible strategies to decrease moral distress will be highlighted. Case scenarios will be presented to promote discussion and understanding of effective mechanisms to cope with these challenges.

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We are pleased to present the abstracts from sgna's 36th annual course, SGNA: your gateway to opportunity. The diversity of these topics certainly reflects the richness and breadth of our specialty. in keeping with the tradition of the annual course, we hope the following abstracts will encourage discussions for improving nursing practice and patient care outcomes.