unfavorable or grave” (p. 275-280). No maleficence and beneficence are ethical principles that could be used to contradict the patient’s ethical rights in specific situations. Macklin (2009) states that the “principle of no maleficence requires physicians to avoid harm‚ whenever possible‚ so withholding a proven‚ beneficial treatment is likely to have the consequence of producing harm” (275-280). The next type of ethical principle‚ beneficence explains that the physician can increase benefits‚ and
Premium Ethics Philosophy Morality
argued that it is better for rulers to be feared than loved. Furthermore‚ Machiavelli believes that Contrary to Machiavelli’s beliefs are those of Cicero and Seneca. For one‚ Cicero bases his justice of ruling on the four virtues: wisdom‚ justice‚ beneficence and temperance. Based on these four virtues‚ if rulers follow them‚ it would lead to more positive reinforcement from their people. For Seneca‚ mercy is key to showing and affirming power in leaders. Seneca argues that being able to have mercy on
Premium Political philosophy The Prince Florence
the patient’s best interest and preserve the professional integrity of the nurse (ANA 2001/pg. 10). To do this‚ it may require the virtue of courage. Speaking the truth based on understanding the ethical principle of varsity truth telling and nonmaleficence‚ (do no
Premium
together. I was not friends with either one‚ and did not say anything to them. I realized that their behavior was non ethical‚ but I did not want to be involved. Looking back at the situation my thoughts about it followed the principles of nonmaleficence. Nonmaleficence refers as doing no harm or mischief. I thought to myself that they were not causing harm to anyone therefore I did not want to report them. Ethical dilemma p.2 Through an ethical relativism view I realized that the dilemma
Premium Ethics Morality Immanuel Kant
In Mrs. K’s case‚ these acts of goodness included offering food without forcing it‚ scrupulous mouth care‚ and treatment of pain and other symptoms. Beneficence is to do good and those are the things that will be good for the patient given that artificial nutrition will cause more harm in this case. Doing good also includes offering support to the son regarding his concerns from social work and spiritual
Premium Decision making Autonomy Risk
Summary and Application of Ethical Codes Ethics and Legal Issues in Counseling Walden University Summary and Application of Ethical Codes The American Counseling Association‚ The International Association of Marriage and Family Counseling Association and The American Mental Health Counseling Association bring together the foundation of standards and guidance that unifies the counseling profession. This foundation is made up of the ethical standards which the mental health profession
Premium Ethics Business ethics Morality
will typically refer to the four basic principles of bioethical decision making. 3 The four principles include the patients right to autonomy‚ beneficence‚
Premium Medicine Ethics Physician
discuss the ethical and legal issues regarding a 25 year old female patient stricken with breast cancer‚ who refuses treatment for the disease‚ in addition to the four (4) ethical principles‚ (a) autonomy (respect for persons)‚ (b) justice‚ (c) beneficence‚ and (d) non-maleficence. Case Scenario A 25 year old female patient made an appointment with her primary care physician because she discovered a lump in her breast after a routine check. On the day of the appointment‚ the physician examined her
Premium Health care Health care provider Medicine
According to Pogzar (2012)‚ in the healthcare setting caregivers demonstrate beneficence by balancing benefits against risk. Although the daughter is educated on the treatment she is administering and feels it will improve her father’s condition‚ the facility physicians feel that it is too risky and is causing the patient unnecessary
Premium Ethics Morality Philosophy
Case 2 – The Drinking Problem Mr. Collins has dysphasia and enjoys a beer with his son each day in his private room on ward B. Roma (RN assigned to care for Mr. Collins) reads a note in the case notes‚ that Doctor Rich and the speech therapist have ordered thickened fluids for Mr. Collins. That note was written 5 days ago. The current nursing care plan also states ‘thickened fluids’. Mr. Collins tells Roma that he has discussed the matter with the doctor and the speech therapist and is aware of
Premium Ethics