Ethical Issues In Intervention

Intervention, is a reality television show, produced by A&E network, that delves into the struggles faced by alcoholics. In this particular case, producers were faced with an dilemma on whether it was their responsibility to intervene when a member of their cast put themselves, as well as others, at risk of a potentially dangerous situation. After becoming heavily intoxicated, the cast member decided to get behind the wheel of her car and go for a drive; however, no one in the production crew obstructed her from operating the vehicle. Legally the television producers were not obligated to intervene, as third party injuries caused by other third parties, is not something they are responsible for; however, just because something is legal, does
As a registered nurse and a civilian, she did not follow the ethical standards of her profession, nor as a civilian by not allowing bystanders the opportunity to help and assist if they could. You are ethically accountable for what happens on your watch, as were the producers in the case above, and just because the law does not require you or may prohibit you to act, that does not excuse you ethically. As a nurse it is your ethical responsibility to maintain the standards set forth by the profession and to devote yourself to those who are in your care, where as a civilian and member of the human race, you are expected to care for what arises in the world around us. Laws are continuously changing and being challenged over time, where as ethical standards transcends time, and have become embedded in the traditions of the United States. Laws have been proven to be wrong in the past, as seen through slavery, child labor laws, and denying women their basic rights; however, by challenging those laws on their ethical grounds, they have since been amended. To ensure people continue to do what is right, the ultimate standards we should continue to follow are ethical, because as seen above in the cases, the law is not always fair, or in some cases