Ethics

There are many ethical dilemmas that occur daily in our hospitals across the world. Not everyone agrees with standards and policies that are required in hospitals or even with the law. If not everyone obeys the law, ethical cases form. In Springfield, Missouri, a holistic nurse got fired for fighting against Cox South hospital policies. Carla Brock has been a nurse at Cox South hospital and not only refused the flu shot, but also refused to wear a mask. She refused due to religious beliefs, she gets short of breath while wearing the mask, and she feels the mask is meant to intimidate and humiliate those who refuse the shot. The ethical question in this case study is to decide if Carla should have been fired for not wearing a mask after refusing the flu shot and what are other potential proposals. The four-way method will separate out what are the truths, consequences, fairness, and character, of this ethical case study.

D-This writer was advised by the front desk to meet with the patient immediately as she is causing a scene in the lobby area because she's upset that she could not smoke outside of the clinic for 5 minutes. Upon meeting with the patient, she would sit down and then gets up and began to pace in the office in tears as she vents her frustration. This writer attempts to calm the patient to listen as to what is upsetting the patient. The patient then shout using profanity about the Clinical Director, Program Director and Nursing, by saying, " Fuck Heather E., Fuck Carol, and Fuck Jacob." This writer immediately address the profanity and advised the patient to stop because that type of language is unacceptable. The patient response was, " Why should I care.

stems from what I believe to be core-nursing characteristics. These aspects are derived from my

Mayo Clinic’s work is well known for many specialties, ranked in the top ten for most of them, the biggest thing that this not – for – profit organization is concerned with is, the care and satisfaction of the patients they serve. Patients from all fifty states travel to the Mayo facilities for treatment because they hold their employee and facility standards to high ethical and moral standards. The motto of the patient comes first plays a big part in way the Mayo facilities operates on a daily basis. As we take a look at some of the

The life of prisoners some may never know. There are those who care not to know what goes on behind that wired fence. We find that some people that are convicted of crimes that they did not commit. Some people would rather turn their heads to what actually happens in a prison institution, because they feel it is no concern of theirs. Innocent women and men face a disaster in life when they find their selves incarcerated in such facility as these. The treatment in prison facilities toward prisoners with health issues or those who develop health concerns that

In this particular case, Mr. G has admittedly refused to inform his physician of his fall. Gina realizes at the next session that Mr. G’s pain is not associated with his back injury at work, and suggests for him to inform his doctor so he may receive a proper evaluation and treatment. Since Gina notices that his pain differs from his previous pain associated with his previous injury, which leads to a few ethic-heavy routes in which Gina must evaluate. If she continues to provide physical therapy to the patient, she may risk further injury to the patient since she is not a licenses physician as does not possess the ability to evaluate and treat the patient. This brings forth a difficult dilemma for the physical therapist, in which the best course

3. Corrections: The third and final component of the criminal justice system is corrections. The role of this component is to uphold and administer sentences handed down by judges. The corrections system, which is tightly intertwined, is very important and quite large. The corrections component

D-The patient arrived late to his session, but informed this writer that he was in an car accident today. The patient did in fact dose today. This writer informed the patient that this writer have to report to the Director and Nursing have to assess him today. The patient is willing to comply, but asked if he can assess tomorrow because he has to get to school today and take a test. This writer addressed with the patient about being in car accident and is health is priority. This writer also strongly advised the seek medical attention as the patient complained about having a stiff neck and soreness, which the patient can potentially have a whiplash as he was rear ended on the highway. Please note, this writer shared the patient dilemma through

In the healthcare profession management and employees have developed policies and procedures to help the general staff understand their role and what they are able to do according to their job description. Each hospital develops their own policies and procedures according to their needs always staying within the law. These policies and procedures help to work through ethical problems or dilemmas that a healthcare professional encounter daily.

Various ethical dilemmas arise in healthcare, and each individual’s personal views affect their behavior and influence their decisions.  Patients with difficult and uncooperative attitudes challenge the nurses ability to maintain appropriate care, however, it is necessary for nurses to maintain a professional and holistic patient/caregiver relationship.  Assessment of the patient’s non-compliance may help the nurse understand the patient’s decisions.  Most importantly, the nurse needs to maintain patience, understanding, and empathy towards their patients, in order to sustain holistic care.  I have made it a point to self-examine myself as well, to maintain awareness of my own personal biases, values, desires and concerns which may influence my interactions with others.  A big struggle for me is caring for patients who bring illness unto themselves, and then refuse the help we offer them.  For example, those who misuse drugs and alcohol, or refuse to take medications that are crucial for the health.  I have to remind myself with these patients, to witness their illness without judgment of blame.  I have to remind myself to set aside all biases so that I am able to effectively care for the patient and their families.  I remind myself to understand that they are suffering human beings, who need my help.  While

Equality of opportunity does not exist in the world as we know it. To believe otherwise, however optimistic, is ignorant and misguided. Social equilibrium is built upon a balance of equality and inequality where harsh ethical standards must be upheld to reach maximum potential. Garrett Hardin’s essay, “Lifeboat Ethics: The Case against Helping the Poor” sets the precedent of these ethical standards to determine the nature of a society which favors the wealthy. Hardin’s definition of ethics is a harsh reality that calls for complete utilitarianism where the moral implications of an action are solely dependent on how the outcome affects the greater good; a concept which can be applied to the Syrians seeking refuge in the United States.

This can be read as a key ethical question to many healthcare case studies because of the errors and situations that occur. One of the explanations for this occurrence may be the overwhelming workload, chaotic environment and lack of individual attention prescribed to each patient. These issues can cause a disruption to the ethical principle of Beneficence. The principle of Beneficence calls to action the act of helping others and having compassion for the patients. This principle can be threatened when a doctor or caretaker is overworked and unable to effectively manage the series of patients and work they are assigned to take on. I believe that the admitting doctor did not initially catch the error of not calling for the specific drug need because he was more focused on getting Mr. Londborg stable and on the medication to treat his initial and present condition before worrying about the preventative medication. In addition, the doctor was so focused on helping everyone all at once that he was blind to the small details and loose ends that needed to be taken care

Different from B, many colleagues even did not know that he did not show up for work. They are busy with their own works. He looked around the hospital and found that the doctor C was diagnosing the disease of a serious patient.

4. Do corporations have the same moral rights as individual human beings? Should they have the same political rights? Is it morally permissible to limit the speech of corporations in ways that would be wrong if applied to the speech of individual citizens? If it is permissible, is it a good public policy?

"Our results indicate that the informal methods ("manager sets an example" or "social norms of the organization") are likely to yield greater commitment with respect to both employee attitudes than formal methods ("training courses on the subject of ethics") (Adam, et al, 2004).