The case study presents a moral dilemma based on potential harm to innocent people. By using Kohlberg’s moral development model and by examining major ethical systems‚ namely deontology and utilitarianism‚ a clear understanding of the factors influencing this type of decision-making can be gained. Specifically‚ utilitarianism‚ Kant’s categorical imperative and the doctrine of double effect address the decision from differing viewpoints‚ providing the decision maker with compelling evidence to support
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Does Shaw’s use of humor and wit in this instance enhance or detract from the demonstration of a serious philosophical dilemma? George Bernard Shaw was a didactic playwright who seeked to instruct rather than entertain in his works. Furthermore‚ his use of humor and wit in this extract from Act II enhances the demonstration of the serious philosophical dilemma. The dilemma consists of Dr. Ridgeon having to decide whether to give the cure to Blenkinsop‚ an honest but feeble doctor‚ or Dubedat
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An Ethical Dilemma in the Health Care Setting Bobbi K. Handy HCS/478 November 29‚ 2010 Barbara Scheibe‚ RNC‚ MSN An Ethical Dilemma in the Health Care Setting Ethical dilemmas in the health care setting present themselves almost daily. It is imperative that the health care worker be able to understand when an ethical dilemma presents itself and know how to deal with the dilemma in the best interest of all involved. Many ethical dilemmas that health care workers face are difficult
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Ethic 232 February 27‚ 2013 Ethical Dilemmas in the Protect of Medical Privacy This ethical dilemma paper I wanting to discuss the issue that I have seen in my current profession as a Nurse’s Aide. In my profession I have come across patients that have the active HIV/AIDS virus and have not told their partners‚ husband‚ or wife that they have this sexual incurable disease. Yet‚ because of laws that I am to abide by such as HIPAA I cannot release that information to their significant other
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Course Instructor Date of submission There is a set of regulations or guidelines that guide the behavior of nurses in a clinical set up. These are responsibilities towards the patients and other workers in the organization. One of the clinical dilemmas encountered when genetic test made on a case reveal a high risk of development of a medical challenge such as breast cancer. The indecisiveness comes in when as a nurse is deciding on how to handle the situation and how to break the news the patient
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alcoholism in "A Domestic Dilemma". The realism of the story is astounding‚ as most people will often find themselves torn when facing difficult family decisions. The Meadows’ family is torn by both compassion and suffering‚ and Martin Meadows is faced with one of the most difficult decisions of his life. In A Domestic Dilemma‚ the author conveys the idea that individuals facing difficult decisions in marital relationships must act in the best interest of one’s self. The conflicts in the story surround
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works out on its own. It also serves as a “cool down” period. It doesn’t solve the situation it will just prolong it. May have a negative impact on the relationship between the involved parties. Compromising Great opportunity to bring the conflict elements to the table for discussion to find an acceptable solution. Reduces equal share amongst the team/group. Some will do more than others. Collaborating Opportunity for multiple people to come together and brainstorm situations to reach
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The ethical dilemma presented in this case example was that the doctor terminated his relationship with the client in order to pursue a romantic relationship. After the client-patient affiliation had been officially terminated‚ the doctor then invited the client to his home for dinner and a movie. It was at this time that the doctor sexually assaulted his former client. When the doctor was later confronted by the client’s priest with whom she had confided in about the nature of this incident‚ the
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Conflict: The Good‚ The Bad‚ and The Ugly Marrietta Forsyth‚ Stephanie Munoz‚ Derrick Samuels‚ and Allie Smead Gen 200 January 8‚ 2013 Thomas Snook Conflict: The Good‚ The Bad‚ and The Ugly In life‚ everyone must work with teams or other people at times to reach a common goal. One may need to work with one or two people in the co-parenting of a child or children‚ at work to complete a project‚ at school for an assignment or any other number of ways. As one can guess‚ when there is more
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! ! ! MGPO 450 Ethics in Management Ethical Dilemma Assignment ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! An ethical dilemma is defined as a specific situation where an individual needs to choose between two or more conflicting solutions and does not know what to do‚ or is uncomfortable in regards to the possible impacts on others resulting from the choice. Generally‚ there exists certain moral conflict in such situations. The ethical dilemma usually involves the individual questioning his own principles
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