1. Introduction History has proven that human nature is capable of producing and using weapons of ever greater and more destructive force. During the centuries‚ the weapons used in conflicts have evolved from simple nature-supplied tools to potentially apocalyptical instruments of mass destruction. Although the debate on the essentially violent nature of mankind may well rage on forever‚ it cannot be denied that humans are the only living creatures that can understand and eventually control their
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discuss the personalization of counseling ethics for myself as I work toward and become a licensed professional counselor. I will use the five ethical principles considered fundamental to the ethics of counseling. The five principles are: autonomy‚ beneficence‚ nonmaleficence‚ justice‚ and fidelity. I will discuss how these principles will guide and inform my practice as a licensed professional counselor. I will define each term from a counseling perspective and how each one will contribute to my own
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1. Confidentiality - The primary obligation of counselor is to safeguard information obtained on clients in the course of practice and teaching. Therefore‚ maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of client’s are the essential requirements for a trustworthy relationship and respecting client autonomy in the counseling session. However‚ a written consent of the client is mandatory before any personal information is communicated to others unless in other circumstances where there is clear and imminent
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psychological and physical harm) (both intentional and unintentional harm) The ethical obligation to intervene increases with the magnitude and risk of harm. Beneficence: Act to Benefit Others -the obligation to make a positive contribution to another’s welfare -the promotion of personal growth -Beneficence often needs to be balanced against doing harm‚ to doing no harm to one party while helping another‚ and respecting autonomy. Autonomy: Respect Autonomy
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principles are a guide for the physicians that help them to a better delivery of health care. Beneficence means doing everything for the sake of the patient‚ so all actions are intended to benefit the patient. A good example of it is all the procedures applied in an ER room are intended to save the patient’s life. Non-maleficence is based on the idea of “doing no harm‚” is very similar to the principle of beneficence. Basically for the principle of non-maleficence means to be the direct cause of harm done
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Incorporating professionalism‚ respect and empathy are a few of the most important behaviors to attain in the dental hygiene profession. As a student we learn‚ read‚ and study about these behaviors expected of us‚ but I believe it is not until working independently with patients when we truly learn and master these three important conducts. Similar to being a student‚ I feel that a professional is constantly learning‚ reading the latest news in the dental field and being familiar with current dental
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The word ethics originates from the Greek term ethos. Ethos means customs‚ habitual usage‚ conduct‚ and character. The study of ethics has led to establishing key nursing principles such as‚ autonomy‚ beneficence‚ nonmaleficence‚ justice‚ veracity‚ confidentiality‚ accountability and fidelity. These key principles help nurses deal with ethical or legal dilemmas. Ethics help by identifying standards‚ create a framework for ethical dilemmas and maintain human rights‚ and ethical values. Ethics help
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Position Jo was aware that Sandy is a transgender woman who did not want to disclose her gender identity publicly. She has violated Sandy’s autonomy‚ breached her confidentiality and failed to foresee the negative consequences her action could pose for Sandy. Although Jo did not act out of malice towards Sandy‚ I believe she has acted in an unprofessional manner. She has potentially put herself at risk of a legal liability and disciplinary action by Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
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The aim of this essay is to discuss an ethical issue encountered whilst on placement. The discussion will focus on the influence of the key ethics theories of deontology and utilitarianism‚ ethics principles of autonomy‚ beneficence‚ non-maleficence and justice on decision-making in practice. It will consider the patients’ and staffs’ values and beliefs‚ legislation and professional practice. Confidentiality will be respected by using a pseudonym‚ Carol‚ in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery
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Euthanasia vs. Palliative Sedation Mary McCann Keiser University Research for Evidence Based Practice & outcome management Nurs 680 Dr. Jenkins April 28‚ 2013 Euthanasia vs. Palliative Sedation In this paper the author will discuss the difference between euthanasia‚ physician assisted suicide‚ and palliative sedation. The author will discuss the legal and ethical side of palliative sedation. Palliative sedation is where they use education to induce or decrease awareness of one ’s intractable
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