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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Abortion‚ the intentional termination of a pregnancy through surgical or medical devices‚ was legalized in 1973. This issue of abortion has caused a great segregation in our country. Often the debate is thought to be conservative versus liberal‚ republican versus democrat‚ but more accurately it is pro-life versus pro choice. A pro-life stance opposes the belief that a woman should have the freedom to choose an abortion in the case that for any reason she does not want to have a baby. Pro-choice
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Ethical issues: 1) Ethical issues and society: The selling of addictive product such as tobacco‚ cigarettes. Most people think that the selling of such harmful products is unethical. However‚ there are also some people think otherwise. The pros defend their point of view based on the fact that such products enhance their pleasure and reduce their stress. (Ex: cigarettes help reducing stress at work for people who have to work long hours) On the other hands‚ the cons are against it
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John is under great distress and great pain understandably speaking and although we respect and honor his decision there is an ethical dilemma to the lethal treatment he so desperately seeks. First‚ we must address the Hippocratic Oath of our doctors who administered an oath to not take part in suicide or killings of their patience. There is a moral and ethical dilemma in a physician’s direct action that leads to the death of their patient‚ even if the individual state has allowed such practice
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Values and Ethical Dilemmas Values‚ which we define as those norms and principles that many or most members of a social system perceive to be important‚ are fundamental to social work practice. In some ways‚ values are similar to theories—they provide a framework for understanding and analyzing situations. Ethics are similar to models—they provide guidelines for practice. One can feel strongly about something‚ but acting on that feeling involves ethical behavior‚ which is the operationalization of
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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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Ethical Dilemma Paper CJA/324 Ethical Dilemma Introduction The news have been reporting about a one of a kind ethical dilemma. Ethical dilemma begins with what is known as two situations in which there is a choice to be made between two options‚ neither one of which works out the situation in an ethically acceptable fashion. The following will consist of an ethical dilemma involving Sarah Murnaghan who is fighting for her life. Sarah Murnaghan Sarah Murnaghan is a ten year old girl
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Bartering Ethical Dilemma Name: Tutor: Introduction Bartering Bartering involves exchange of goods and services; this has been a part of human beings since the beginning‚ even before gold or money was used as an exchange. This is common with poor customers who need a service or product without money but have something in exchange. This has been a part of numerous culture and communities norms as an acceptable method of compensation as well as‚ economic exchange.(Zur‚ 2005) Bartering
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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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The ethical dilemma is to explain to Mr. Ostacolo that Sam has always had an interest in physical activity‚ but because he is only mobile in a wheelchair‚ he has been denied many opportunities to pursue such interests. Most importantly‚ Sam wants the community center to organize and run a wheelchair basketball league. As for the community center‚ they refuse to allow Sam to play and do not have any money for a wheelchair basketball league. In this case‚ I do believe the deontological theory works
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