I have a client whom I know to be HIV positive. I also know that he is sexually active and has not told any of his partners about this. Isn’t it my ethical responsibility to inform someone that he is‚ in effect‚ dangerous to others? Even if I am not a counselor‚ I would not be able to live with the fact that I have such an information and am putting some other life at risk. As a medical doctor‚ I was also bound by my Hippocrates oath to serve and bring no harm to others‚ “I will apply dietetic
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raises a number of issues‚ whether it be the individuals involved‚ the laws or the challenges involved in making the right decision. In addition many ethical questions usually arise in trying to understand or explain the situation. For example‚ will the outcome of the surgery be successful? Is sacrificing one twin to save the other justified?In this rare case of conjoined twins‚ the decision on separation presents a conflict of interest between the parents values and the medical professionals expertise
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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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Ethical Dilemma (Author’s name) (Institutional Affiliation) Abstract This research paper seeks to resolve a particular case of an ethical dilemma. This has been necessitated by the fact that ethical dilemmas are a recurrent part of life. Moreover‚ ethical dilemmas have become a key point of argument in the field of ethics and interestingly‚ philosophy as well (Garsten & Hernes‚ 2009). As an inividual‚ I find myself facing moral dilemma situation quite frequently which makes the exploration
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When police officers are not punished for behaving inappropriately‚ the criminal justice system ignores an unnecessary lapse in its operation. Not every case handled by law enforcement will be cut and dry. Many factors contribute to unique situations that require equally unique solutions. Cases like those of Michael Brown and Eric Garner speak to that. However‚ when an officer meant to uphold the law and act in good faith engages in misconduct‚ it is only logical that they be disciplined for their
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Business Ethics Assignment 1 Ali Tamimi 92200049 1. What is Ed’s ethical dilemma ? I Believe the definition of ethical is related to our behaviour and the decisions we make and if they are considered right or wrong by society. I am sure there are times when a situation may be perfectly legal but we may not think it is okay. Keeping this in mind‚ Ed’s ethical issues include thoroughly paying procurement people out for dinner from the firms money and paying for golf games‚ although it
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substance abuser also can experience poor judgment due either to active substance use or to the results of long-term use. In cases of incompetence‚ I think it is not fair to the client to allow for full autonomy in decision-making as the client could unwittingly harm himself. Yet the process of proving incompetence can be burdensome and time consuming like in Tommy’s case where his readiness to change is forced by friend and his mother. Tommy has the right to his freedom and decision making as
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Sara (Social Care and Institute of Excellence‚ SCIE 2009). Ellis (2015) explains exploring and analysing how to resolve the problem with multiple different points of views should be undertaken. The support worker worked with Sara for year‚ in this case getting the support worker point of view would help the district nurse make the right decision. When questioning the district nurse had to think about how the patient personal morals and ethics might be affected and consider the best action to take
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Ethical dilemma 2 Abstract Ethical dilemmas are prevalent in all areas of life. In each helping profession‚ ethical guidelines and codes require that professionals act morally and in the best interest of the client. As a prospective counseling psychologist‚ I would need keen judgment to recognize and professional skills to handle an ethical dilemma. This paper details my personal experience of an ethical dilemma while working as a case manger. My objective is to identify the setting of
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Preventing an outbreak might always seem like the right thing to do. And that is often the case. Though the right way to prevent‚ slow‚ or stop outbreaks can present a number of ethical challenges. Fundamentally‚ the ethical challenge and epidemic response arises from the question of whether it is more helpful to prevent someone from getting sick in the future than to treat someone who is sick now. Or simply allocate those resources to addressing other social needs like housing‚ food‚ sanitation
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