CHAPTER 3 Ethics and Professionalism Michael Montagne‚ PhD Robert L McCarthy‚ PhD The quest to construct systematically an ethical framework for Western civilization was begun over 2000 years ago by Socrates. He approached ethics as a science‚ as being “governed by principles of universal validity‚ so that what was good for one was good for all‚ and what was my neighbor’s duty was my duty also.”1 However‚ acceptance of the Socratic approach has proved burdensome. After 2000 years of effort
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suggested recommendations on which to base its strategic plan. The Barros & Prates model was used as a reference. This model proposes nine cultural traits that are present in the Brazilian business environment: Power Concentration‚ Personalism‚ Paternalism‚ Expectant Posture‚ Formalism‚ Impunity‚ Personal Loyalty‚ Conflict Avoidance and Flexibility. The method used was quantitative via the development and application of a closed instrument Likert type (attitudinal scale) involving the nine Barros
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Autonomy is the ethical principle that competent persons should be allowed self-determination unless proven otherwise incompetent. The decision to prove someone as incompetent is easily determined if the patient is unconscious or an infant (VHE‚ pg 107). But what if the ’child’ is 12 years old and has expressed wisdom beyond her years? As a society we determine that a persons below the age of 18 are lacking sufficient autonomy for a range of publically significant decisions unless proven otherwise
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diseases.Currently in the UK‚ vaccinations are optional and for children‚ parents have the right to prevent their child from taking a vaccination.A policy of mandatory vaccination would mean that they become compulsory and follow a policy of state paternalism. Arguments in favour of mandatory vaccination: One of the purposes of mandatory vaccination would be to prevent the occurrence of epidemics.Some may argue that if disease threat is sufficiently low‚ people can rely on heard immunity‚ however
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A Case Study in Coercion Manuel Villanueva Oakland University‚ Michigan Abstract A case study of a 70-year-old patient finds his doctor responsible in coercing him into having a pacemaker inserted in his body. The doctor threatens to have the patient’s truck driver license revoked if he refuses treatment. Although the patient does not want the pacemaker put in his body‚ he does not want to lose his truck driver job which is how he supports himself. Ultimately‚ the patient submits to
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1. What is the overall goal of psychology? What is the overall goal of economics? In what ways are these goals compatible? In what ways are they incompatible? The overall goal of psychology is to systematically explore human judgement‚ behavior‚ well-being and it can teach us important facts about how humans differ from the way traditionally described by economics. The goal of economics is to study the variables and institutions that influence “economic” choices‚ choices with important consequences
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that will provide individuals with the autonomy
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the survey‚ none of the costs of organ transplant are covered by insurance” (Insurance and Financial Need section‚ para. 1). Ethical Principles The ethical principles of autonomy‚ beneficence‚ justice‚ and paternalism were used as a guide for this case. The American Nurses Association defines each ethical principle: • Autonomy is the agreement to respect another’s right to self-determine a course of action; support of independent decision
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Applying Ethical Frameworks in Practice Missy Lewis Grand Canyon University Ethical Decision Making in Healthcare NRS-437V Kristine Roberts June 23‚ 2013 Applying Ethical Frameworks in Practice Can you keep a secret? That question could quite possibly contain the most intriguing words uttered between two people! When spoken‚ they ignite a flame of curiosity within the hearer that will not be extinguished until the sacred secret is whispered. An explicit trust is expected with such a
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Define the Ethical problem Dr. Arthur Green presents to the dental team an ethical problem concerning his chronic moderate periodontitis that is advancing and he is demanding bridge work. He has only recently acquired dental insurance that will have a maximum yearly benefit‚ but his work is involved. Identify the ethical issues/principles involved. He has only recently acquired dental insurance that will more than likely not cover all the cost and limits his treatment per the insurance’s maximum
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