Ethical decision-making is the process of deciding what is right and wrong. Ethical decision are made by comparing the benefits and the drawbacks of a situation. Without even knowing it, these decisions are made constantly. For an example, is it worth it for me to risk getting pulled over while speeding to school to make it on time? Or should I drive the speed limit and be a few minutes late? An ethical claim is a statement saying whether a situation is ethical or not, and giving reasons why it is
1. Describe the ethical principles involved in decision making for adolescent patients. The four ethical principles of Beauchamp and Childress’s framework are essential in the medical decision making for adolescent patients. Those bioethics principles include justice, beneficence, non-maleficence, and autonomy (Ishibashi, Lewis, & Baker, 2016). Generally, all patients regardless of their age should be involved in their care along with their families. Moreover, patients are entitled
Confidentiality is one of the main duties of health care providers. They are required to keep information about patient’s health private unless the patient give permission to release his/her health information (De Bord et al, 2013). Dilemmas in patient’s confidentiality may arise when there is disagreement between confidentiality and other ethical principles such as avoiding harm to the patient or others. The aims of this essay is to describe my professional viewpoint on the confidentiality of a
Ethics is the moral principle that governs an individual’s or group's behavior. Everyday nurses encounter challenging ethical dilemmas in providing care for their patients. Some of the challenging dilemmas include providing care that will prolong life but decrease quality of life, euthanasia, whether to break confidentiality to provide care for a patient, stem cell research, etc. Currently, ethical decisions in the nursing profession and health care are becoming more complex. Due to this change nurses
and the World Health Organization (WHO). These guidelines not only provide clear requirements for respecting the privacy of research participants and maintaining the confidentiality of their personal information., but also for all health care professionals to adhere too. Confidentiality is one of the
Ethical Issues Ethical issues are “moral challenges” facing the health care profession (Stanhope & Lancaster, 2012, p. 127). Ethical issues is a major concern in the healthcare field because healthcare providers observe ethical issues every day and have to make ethical decisions. Advance directives are written documents that addressed an individual’s medical care preferences. These documents usually take effect when patients no longer can make informed health care decisions for themselves. While
based on legal and ethical obligations. Healthcare provider’s perception and judgment in the patient’s well being as well as taking into account the right of the patient in every action is one of the key elements in nursing practice. International Council of Nurses (ICN), (2006) states “The nurse at all times maintains standards of personal conduct which reflect well on the profession and enhance public confidence” (p. 3). Furthermore, nursing action guided by theory and principles of moral and legal
Bioethics is concerned with ethical questions, which integrates both public and private realms of life. The fundamental values of bioethical issues are at stake: human life, the dignity of the frail and elderly, healthcare, bodily integrity and the ability to make reasonable decisions. Bioethics in the last twenty years describes the ways in which decisions in medicine and science touch upon our health and lives and upon our society and environment. Bioethics is concerned with questions about fundamental
Advance Directives—research and discuss the legal and ethical basis for Advance Directives such as the Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare. Why are these documents so valuable in healthcare situations? What legal authority do these documents provide for decision making by family and/or healthcare providers? Briefly discuss a situation in which a Living Will might apply and would be of benefit to those involved. Once you have researched and discussed Advance Directives, draft
Ethical Self-Assessment Paper Jennifer M. Press HCS/545 September 15, 2014 Dr. Ruth Bundy Ethical Self-Assessment Ethical behavior is virtuous and beneficial for business in any type of organization. In healthcare, the outcomes are improved patient care, dedicated staff and healthcare providers, and amplified market share. It obliges leaders, managers, directors, and supervisors to have a comprehensive interpretation of the role of ethical decision making (Winkler, 2005). Ethical health care