but commonly include Utilitarianism‚ Deontology (Kant)‚ (DLC Ethics information pack 2011)‚ and the more modern ‘Four Principles plus scope’ approach to ethics (BMJ‚ 1994). The Four principles introduces the concepts of Beneficence‚ Non – Maleficence‚ Autonomy and Justice. (BMJ‚ 1994). All medical professions have their own governing bodies‚ outlining codes of practice to which they are expected to adhere to. These vary slightly from profession to profession‚ however the above ethical approaches
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to be considered when options of euthanasia arise. Firstly‚ it is illegal in the United States‚ and secondly‚ it is considered against many ethical codes for a healthcare professional or provider to end life. The principles of non-maleficence‚ beneficence‚ and autonomy are three primary principles considered when the end of life for the patient is approaching. Healthcare professionals and healthcare providers should consider their state regulatory board limitations of practice and also code of ethics
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critically analyse the ethical dilemmas that health and social care practitioner’s encounter with regards to: implications of consent‚ disclosure of personal information and maintaining patient confidentiality. The legal aspects of the scenario will be discussed in relation to the breaching of confidentiality and how the Data Protection Act (1998) can conflict with other legislation intended to protect patient’s rights. In addition it will identify the consequences of non-disclosure in comparison
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Ethical Issue Ethics as the word implies is the philosophical analysis of human morality and conduct. And‚ therefore‚ we say that the moral principle of one nation may not be the same of others. Or it may be of a different thing to different individuals in some cases. But is this inference correct? When I was driving in Australia during my tertiary education between the years 1965-1970‚ it would be an ethical courtesy to always let the right side of your traffic pass first when you reach a junction
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According to the U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (2017)‚ vaccination programs rely on herd immunity to prevent outbreaks of diseases. With the intention of protecting the community‚ the aim is to get most members vaccinated. This will reduce the chances of person to-person transmission because there is little opportunity for outbreak. Herd immunization protects children who are not eligible for certain vaccines such as infants‚ pregnant women‚ not fully immunized or cannot get
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paternalistic act of last resort where the person is seen as not possessing the competence to manage their own affairs‚ or where they present the possibility of harming others. Critics will argue that behaving in this matter undermines a persons’ autonomy. The problem with such highly principled statements is that they
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ethics which are Autonomy‚ Justice‚ Beneficence and Non-Maleficence. For a procedure to be considered ethical it has to meet all four of those ethics. Autonomy is where the patient must be aware of risks undergoing procedures and must make their own decision regarding procedures. Justice deals with the distribution of medical resources and whether a patient should have those resources used on them. Beneficence is where the doctor acts in the best interest of the patient and Non-Maleficence is “First‚ do
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A hospital contains many individuals performing many roles. Chief among them‚ are the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) and the Registered Nurse (RN). The basics of nursing are the same for both the LVN and RN as they both provide care to individuals who are experiencing injury and/or illness. Both play a very important role in assisting the individual patient toward a speedy recovery and optimal health. This paper will discuss the similarities and differences between the LVN and RN by comparing and
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and out of health and human services. These principals include; respect for persons‚ beneficence‚ non-maleficence and justice. Respect for persons is compiled of telling the truth‚ confidentiality‚ fidelity and autonomy. Within the medical field it is important that people make informed decisions‚ always being honest is very important‚ this is where truth telling comes into place. Confidentiality is
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A good nurse is taught; a great nurse is born. To be an exceptional nurse a person must display the six nursing ethics; veracity‚ autonomy‚ non-maleficence‚ justice‚ beneficence‚ and fidelity. While most of these can be improved‚ nurses are the kind of people born with these qualities. A kind‚ tender hearted‚ generous‚ and understanding individual is exactly what patients need. School and experience will grow a nurse but the attribute of caring is not taught‚ it is within the person of that nurse
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