Assignment: Ethical Dilemmas Throughout our existent we may never be prepared to deal with the unexpected. Although in life we have our blessings we are face with dilemmas that will bring us to crossroads we never thought were possible. Inside our hearts we will test our faith and beliefs‚ while trying to understand which path is ethically correct. The influences of our worldviews shape our decisions and ultimately impact what direction we choose. In this paper‚ I will discuss the dilemmas of abortion
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confidentiality now faces an ethical dilemma: if she keeps her promise to the girl‚ she may not get the proper follow up care and support to treat her illness‚ and if she breaks her promise‚ she has violated the ethical principles of fidelity‚ and autonomy (Nathanson‚ 2000). This paper will discuss the ethical implications of breaches of confidentiality‚ and how the ethical theory of teleology helps to determine the best course of action. Using the 6-step process of ethical decision-making from Purtilo
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Adelajda Zhgaba Medical Ethics PHL 211 Ethical considerations in chemotherapy treatment for cancer patients 1. Would it be ethically concerning to accept refusal of chemotherapy treatment from cancer patients‚ more importantly from teenagers diagnosed with this disease? According to the National Cancer Institute‚ approximately 12.7 million people are diagnosed with cancer each year and 7.6 million of them die from this disease. People usually undergo chemotherapy‚ radiation therapy‚
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the friend has growing dementia. The main ethical dilemma here is the lack of a capable person to make the decision about the patient’s medical condition. The solution to the problem should be based on the best interest of the patient. In hospital setting‚ the principle theme is patient and family-centered care. In this specific situation‚ it is no different from these principles. Data An ethic is a moral concept of what is right or wrong. An ethical dilemma is a debate between two moral principles
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Matthew Busardo 12/3/12 Ethical Dilemma Plan Section 03 Ethical Dilemma Plan If you are reading this than you have a problem that requires attention. Please remember to stay calm and focused on the task at hand. This pamphlet will walk you step by step through your ethical dilemma and help you determine which course of action to take. This is a general overview of how to ethically confront a moral issue‚ analyze it from every possible angle and make an
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There are a finite number of options for Jean in this dilemma. Jean’s supervisor has an ethical obligation to help Jean define this dilemma and to foster fairness and honesty (ACA Code of Ethics‚ 2005). This begins with monitoring her work and performance (2005). As such‚ Jean’s supervisor is likely already aware of the ethical dilemma and can help her identify the best choices. Ultimately‚ Jean can choose to fulfill the director’s request‚ or to deny his request. Jean’s objective is three fold:
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situations like this could be when I was a new nurse. If I were the new nurse in this scenario‚ I hope that I would choose the third option. My progression through the steps in the Ethical Model for Ethical Decision Making proposed by McGonigle‚ Mastrian‚ and Farcus (2018‚ p. 89-91) are as follows: 1. Examine the ethical dilemma. In the situation you have presented‚ a new nurse has been asked by a physician to send an EKG via an unsecured text to prevent having to wait for the EKG to be uploaded into
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Bartering Ethical Dilemma Name: Tutor: Introduction Bartering Bartering involves exchange of goods and services; this has been a part of human beings since the beginning‚ even before gold or money was used as an exchange. This is common with poor customers who need a service or product without money but have something in exchange. This has been a part of numerous culture and communities norms as an acceptable method of compensation as well as‚ economic exchange.(Zur‚ 2005) Bartering
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Analysis of an Ethical Dilemma (Part1) Voluntary/ Assisted Euthanasia By Feba Erattakulangara‚ Jacinda Koski‚ Nne Uyoh‚ Olga Gray Grand Canyon University Ethical Decision Making in Health Care NRS 437V February 24‚ 2013 Analysis of an Ethical Dilemma (Part1) Voluntary/ Assisted Euthanasia Amongst the multitude of ethical dilemmas in health care the debate about voluntary or assisted euthanasia presents to be the most
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Ethical Dilemma Derrick SUNY Empire State College Patient confidentiality has become an integral aspect of healthcare ethical standards since the HIPPA law came into being. (Erikson 2005). According to the American Nurses Association (ANA) code of ethics “the nurse has a duty to maintain confidentiality of all patient information” (Nursingworld‚ 2005). When a patient’s confidentiality is violated‚ his/ her wellbeing is negatively impacted. Patient confidentiality encompasses
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