02/21/2018 PHIL 3103 – Homework 2 Aaron Long Roger Boisjoly‚ an engineer at Thiokol‚ attempted to save seven astronauts and the Challenger Space Shuttle before the January 28‚ 1986 disaster occurred. Boisjoly’s actions can be explained through Utilitarianism and Ross’ Prima Facie Duties. From a utilitarian standpoint‚ the engineer sought to maximize the “good” of the launch situation. Roger Boisjoly had two choices after discovering the O-ring dilemma: attempt to potentially save seven
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principles of healthcare ethics that must be upheld in all situations are beneficence‚ nonmaleficence‚ autonomy‚ and justice. Beneficence means promoting or doing good. Nurses work to promote their clients’ best interests and strive to achieve optimal outcomes. Nonmaleficence means avoiding harm. Nurses must maintain a competent practice level to avoid causing injury or suffering to clients. The principle of nonmaleficence also covers reporting suspected abuse to prevent further victimization and protecting
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approach Adaorah NU Azotam Villanova University‚ USA Abstract This article will explore pediatric consent through the analysis of a clinical case study using the principles of biomedical ethics approach. Application of the principles of autonomy‚ nonmaleficence‚ beneficence‚ and justice will be dissected in order to attempt to establish resolution of the ethical dilemma. The main conflict in this case study deals with whether the wishes of an adolescent for end-of-life care should be followed or should
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This paper will look for the way in which the code of ethics for Human Services expresses such values as Integrity‚ Respect for others‚ Responsibility‚ Justice‚ Beneficence and nonmaleficence‚ and compassion. "The primary mission of the social work profession is to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic human needs of all people‚ with particular attention to the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable‚ oppressed‚ and living in poverty. A historic and defining feature of social
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Professional Accountability Analysis of a dilemma in practice “Sally and the Health Visitor” Dip HE Mental Health Nursing Word count: 1‚957. Contents page Introduction | 1 | Autonomy | 1 | Beneficence | 3 | Nonmaleficence | 4 | Justice | 4 | Conclusion | 5 | Bibliography | 6 | Introduction This discussion paper will look at the ethical issues surrounding decision making as nurses‚ in a given scenario (Sally and the health visitor). Ethics is defined by Johnstone (2008) as “A
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Part I: Kitchener (1984) identified five moral principles that are viewed as the cornerstone of our ethical guidelines. The five principles‚ autonomy‚ justice‚ beneficence‚ nonmaleficence‚ and fidelity. 1. Autonomy is the principle that addresses the concept of independence. The essence of this principle is allowing an individual the freedom of choice and action. It addresses the responsibility of the counselor to encourage clients‚ when appropriate‚ to make their own decisions and to act on
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Ethics is part of the framework in the practice of every profession. The term ‘ethics’ has several meanings associated to it. It may refer to a method of inquiry that helps people understand the morality of human behavior‚ beliefs and practices of a group or the expected standard of moral behavior of a specific group as described by their code of professional ethics (Berman 83). With nursing being a reputable profession‚ it is but expected that it has its own set of ethical standards thus called
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transplant. Another part of the organ transplant allocation issue is when a rock star‚ sports hero. Politian or TV personality receives a transplant over the everyday person waiting on a transplant list. The ethical principles Autonomy‚ beneficence‚ nonmaleficence‚ and justice must be used within the organ transplant allocation. Autonomy is the ethical principle‚ which represents the right a patient has to make his or her own health care choices and decisions. The arguments regarding proper organ transplant
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Ethical Issue Ethics as the word implies is the philosophical analysis of human morality and conduct. And‚ therefore‚ we say that the moral principle of one nation may not be the same of others. Or it may be of a different thing to different individuals in some cases. But is this inference correct? When I was driving in Australia during my tertiary education between the years 1965-1970‚ it would be an ethical courtesy to always let the right side of your traffic pass first when you reach a junction
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Groves (1999) are: 1. One ought to prevent evil or harm. 2. One ought to remove evil or harm. 3. One ought to do or promote good. Nonmaleficence is the ethical principle of doing no harm (Edge & Groves‚ 1999). Health care professionals have a moral obligation to provide patients with net medical benefits with minimal harm‚ or beneficence with nonmaleficence. That which is considered a benefit to one patient may be considered harm to another. Each patient must be considered on an individual basis
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