Case study: an ethical dilemma involving a dying patient. Abstract Nursing often deals with ethical dilemmas in the clinical arena. A case study demonstrates an ethical dilemma faced by healthcare providers who care for and treat Jehovah ’s Witnesses who are placed in a critical situation due to medical life-threatening situations. A 20-year-old‚ pregnant‚ Black Hispanic female presented to the Emergency Department (ED) in critical condition following a single-vehicle car accident. She exhibited
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Our worldviews are redefined over time‚ and that worldview dictates how we react and interact with the world around us. It becomes particularly important when faced with any ethical dilemmas. When we are faced with a dilemma that challenges our ability to uphold our worldview‚ it either strengthens our resolve or requires a reevaluation of what that worldview is. The abortion dilemma bellow will be used to examine how a Christian worldview would resolve an ethical dilemma and compare that resolution
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Virtue-Based Ethical Systems For centuries‚ philosophers have argued over a controversial issue of morality. Could a person who makes moral decisions unhappily be as moral as a person who makes them happily? One philosophy on that issue ranges as far back as Plato and Aristotle‚ this is the concept of virtue-based ethical systems. Pojman writes‚ “Virtue ethics centers on the heart of the agent-in his or her character.” Virtue ethics seeks to mold the agent into a better person
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Ethical Theories Joseph Ramos ETH/316 November 26‚ 2012 Irma Flores-Brothers Ethical Theories Ethics can be defined as a code of moral principles that sets a standard between right and wrong. Having what it takes to be an ethical person is not an easy task and the proper methods of becoming a moral person has been debated for centuries. This has resulted in several theories including utilitarianism‚ virtue theory‚ and deontological. Although all relate to ethics they each have a different
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a person’s ethical framework. Ethical composition is made up of a person’s morals‚ values‚ and beliefs. Morals can be expressed as a standard of beliefs or behaviors and choosing to do what is right. People use ethics to guide in decision making throughout life. This foundation helps to direct us which path to take socially‚ educationally‚ and professionally. In nursing‚ ethics encompasses relationships with self‚ patients‚ and colleagues. Ethics is a part of the foundation of nursing. It defines
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My worldview‚ what is my worldview? My worldview is formed by the way I was raised. My worldview also is formed by my culture and my education. I’m a Christian. My world view that describe me‚ I’m a Christian. I will start out with what I think about myself. I’m truthful and I treat all people like I like to be treated. I believe that all people have a purpose in this world. I believe all humans have goals and values. My purpose is to help others. I have been helping others for years. I also been
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There are five principles to ethical nursing. The first principle‚ nonmaleficence‚ or do no harm‚ it is directly tied to a nurse’s duty to protect the patient’s safety. This principle dictates that we do not cause injury to our patients. A way that harm can occur to patients is through communication failures. These failures can be intentional or as a result of electronic or human error. Failing to convey accurate information‚ giving wrong messages‚ and breaking down of equipment‚ can cause harm
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exists several types of ethics beliefs but in this case the Virtue Theory‚ Utilitarianism‚ and Deontological theories will be described and compared because each one of these ethics has many differences. Virtue Theory The Virtue Theory is known as virtue of ethics‚ in this theory the focus is on a person characteristics instead of rules or consequences of specific actions. The main focus is when a person is acting with good moral and virtues demonstrating positive attitude towards others. The consequences
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Personal Worldview Part I: basic assumptions about the organizational world and how it works The global economic processes provide both prospects and challenges to a newly formed organizational system. To be a successful manager‚ one needs to put a strong emphasis on the global and world-centric context of the organization and take these factors into consideration when implementing new policies and practicing leadership in the affiliated organization. The organizational world has become more complex
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Ethical Theories It is vital for businesses to understand the importance of ethics in this dynamic environment. Organizations that are committed to long term success recognize and realize that creating a culture where ethical behaviors are rewarded and encouraged is the ultimate key to survival and growth. According to Joseph 2003‚ business ethics refers to clear standards and norms that help employees to distinguish right from wrong behavior at work‚ while in the other hand ethical theories are
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