dominant theories which forms the foundations of ethical analysis‚ because they are the viewpoints from which guidance can be obtained along the pathway to an optimum decision. Each theory emphasizes different points such as predicting the outcome and following one’s duties to others in order to reach an ethically correct decision. However‚ in order for an ethical theory to be useful‚ the theory must be directed towards a common set of goals. Ethical principles are the common goals that each theory
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HSM 410 Ethical Considerations 2/8/2012 Ethical considerations for providing emergency contraception’s to rape victims requires all hospitals to provide information and access to emergency contraceptive to victims of sexual assault. Plan B‚ an oral synthetic hormone‚ is the most common type of emergency contraception and is often called the “morning after pill.” Supporters of the legisla¬tion argue that emergency contraception is a medically accepted way of preventing
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This essay is based on a case scenario and will 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
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Family-Focused Treatment vs. Individual Treatment for Bipolar Disorder Running Head: Family-Focused Treatment vs. Individual Treatment for Bipolar Disorder Family-Focused Treatment vs. Individual Treatment for Bipolar Disorder Amber Reddy Ivy Tech Community College Abstract Over a nine month period‚ recently hospitalized bipolar‚ manic patients were assigned at random to participate in family-focused psycho-educational therapy or individually focused patient treatment. Along
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Research Summary and Ethical Consideration Introduction Critically ill patients often require lifesaving interventions‚ such as mechanical ventilation (MV) to replace or assist in spontaneous breathing. To achieve this intervention‚ a machine called a ventilator is used. Hospitalization that is complicated by intensive care stays and mechanical ventilation is both difficult and stressful for patients and their families. Patients not only have to the endure pain and discomfort associated with
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Ethical Dilemmas Encountered by Members of the American Psychological Association: A National Survey Kenneth S. Pope Valerie A. Vetter ABSTRACT: A random sample of 1‚319 members of the American Psychological Association (APA) were asked to describe incidents that they found ethically challenging or troubling. Responses from 679 psychologists described 703 incidents in 23 categories. This process of gathering critical incidents from the general membership‚ pioneered by those who developed APA’s
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Ethical leaders are thought to be moral persons because they are honest and trustworthy‚ take good care of their people‚ and do the right things in both their personal and professional lives. They make decisions based on values and ethical decision rules‚ and they are fair and concerned about stakeholders’ interests and long-term outcomes. As moral managers‚ ethical leaders are clear about their expectations of followers. They are visible role models of ethical behaviour‚ communicate
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Illegal Searches of Prisoners and those on Parole and Probation Outline I. Introduction II. On Imprisonment‚ Parole and Probation III. Purpose and Legality of Searches IV. Illegal Searches in the Case of Prisoners‚ Parolees and Probationers V. Conclusion VI. References I. Introduction The criminal justice system works in such a way that certain behavior or actions are legislated as a criminal offense wherein the state or the federal government can prosecute an offender even
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Discuss the Psychoanalysis Treatment of Abnormality Psychoanalysis is based on the idea that abnormal behaviors and feelings could be caused by factors in our unconscious that we are completely unaware of. These may be the result of unresolved conflicts or repressed memories from childhood. The therapist uses several techniques to uncover these factors or memories from the unconscious. The treatment involves a patient and therapist meeting regularly‚ possibly several times a week for several years
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Ethical Issues Quality. Batching plants‚ ready mix trucks and other machineries should be certified and be inspected on a regular basis. Weight scales‚ volumetric measuring devices and admixture dispensers should be calibrated frequently. Trucks should be inspected on a regular basis for blade wear‚ build-up‚ accuracy of water measurement and functioning revolution counters. Batching plants should have a process for preventing contamination of cementitious materials. There must be a process for
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