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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Should we as healthcare professionals‚ deliberately cause harm to a fetus to maintain the autonomy of the mother? Is it just to deny complete autonomy to the mother while simultaneously denying justice and autonomy to a potential life? From a virtue ethical prospective‚ the answers to the difficult questions and actions taken depend on the innate moral values of the individual. For example‚ a Christian would derive their moral values from the Bible which describes life as preconceived before physical
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For the purpose of this discussion I will describe an ethical dilemma associated with the state of population and health disparities. I will discuss cultural underpinnings supporting the pros and cons of the health care reform and the Affordable Care Act in the United States. Lastly‚ I will explain the principles of social justice and human right protection in the reduction of health disparities. Ethical Dilemma associated with State of Population and Health Disparities The definition of health
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Resolving Ethical Dilemmas Calvin L Harris Jr. ETH 316 15 November 2012 Marlon Spencer Resolving Ethical Dilemmas Ethical issues are inevitable because we live in a world of diversity. Diversity brings many beliefs‚ attitudes and personalities. As a result‚ ethical issues are common. They come in many shapes‚ sizes‚ and favors. Even though ethical issues cannot be prevented‚ ethical issues can be resolved because sound decisions can by considering ethical lenses to address and
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3) Can Deontological Egoism avoid all the problems that confront unconstrained ethical egoism? In this essay I will argue that Deontological Egoism can rescue Unconstrained Ethical Egoism from a large number of its problems and that DE offers a more plausible and attractive Egoism theory Understanding Moral theories The goal of a moral theory is to meet certain moral principles. Various principles are argued for to be included as moral principles within a workable moral theory. We therefore can analyze
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Kiara Jackson Professor: Antoinetta Graham Ethics 21 April 2015 Ethical Dilemma One of the most difficult trials I face in my life are ethical and moral dilemmas. An ethical dilemma is more consistent with my everyday life than a moral dilemma. Ethical dilemma is defined as situations in which there is a choice to be made between two options‚ neither of which resolves the situation in an ethically acceptable fashion. Every day I am faced with decisions of right and wrong most of which are
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Hira Abad 11 May 2009 Euthanasia-An Ethical Dilemma Death is nothing new‚ it has existed for thousands of years. Lately‚ we are forced to rethink the issue of death and we must decide what types of practices and behavior are ethical when someone is dying. One such practice-which has posed a moral and ethical dilemma for the society- is euthanasia. Euthanasia or "mercy killing" is the act of killing a person‚ who is ill and in great distress‚ without the hope of recovery in spite of
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Our story opens with an irate Jim Mclntosh confronting his manager of corporate reporting: “I thought we had an understanding on this issue‚ Frank. Tina tells me that you are threatening to go public with your stupid statements about the report. For Pete’s sake‚ Frank‚ wake up and smell the coffee! You’re about to damage all the important things in your life: your career‚ your friendships‚ and your company!” Frank sat quietly in the overstuffed sofa in his V.P’s expansive office. He thought
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concerned party ’s family and very often these tend to develop into ethical issues. However sometimes this can be forced upon the employees as a result of harsh economic situations. Therefore moonlighting has to be dealt with on a case by case basis in order to ensure that there is no harm done to any party as a result of the act. In my opinion‚ the case study does not offer much ethical issues. The main perceived ethical problem with Jeremy moonlighting is obviously the fact that he has
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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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