The case study outlines a story about a lethargic and stuporous patient with a diagnosis of a cerebrovascular accident. He has no family members‚ but did have one friend visit him all day‚ every day from home. In a few days‚ the staff found out that the friend has growing dementia. The main ethical dilemma here is the lack of a capable person to make the decision about the patient’s medical condition. The solution to the problem should be based on the best interest of the patient. In hospital setting
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faces different ethical dilemmas that test knowledge and skills but also ethics‚ morals and religion‚ and although in most situations the nurse does not make the decision‚ yes it is who he executes it; Therefore‚ it is very important to know the ethical dilemmas that arise in nursing practice. An ethical dilemma is a situation where moral or religious principles and functions come into conflict and the situation of this dilemma can become morally intolerable. The legal dilemma regarding euthanasia
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The Ethical Dilemma in the Ford Pinto Case On August 10‚ 1978 three young girls died in a 1973 Ford Pinto after being stuck from the rear by a driver in a van. The Ford Pinto was completely engulfed in flames and the accident resulted in the death of the three young girls. Today‚ the debate continues regarding whether or not The Ford Motor Company was responsible for this case and many other cases involving the Pinto bursting into flames resulting in disfigurement or death. Ford has
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In this scenario‚ Jamilah Shah‚ a 90-year-old Turkish immigrant who speaks basic English‚ was admitted to the hospital after collapsing in her bed in an ECF. Tests and labs show that Jamilah had a heart attack. She has no advanced directives on file and her youngest son‚ Bashir‚ is her emergency contact. The healthcare team is divided on how to proceed with treatment‚ as Bashir is requesting only comfort care‚ while her social service worker is advocating for medical intervention based on their duty
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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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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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Ethical Issues Healthcare professionals face the challenge of resolving ethical dilemmas on a regular basis. This paper will discuss a hypothetical ethical dilemma in a healthcare setting as if it were the author’s. Competing loyalties between the organization and patient will be indentified and an ethical response will be provided along with contrasting ethical responses. Implications to risk management will be considered and an ethical decision making model will be identified to guide future actions
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This reflective account will discuss an ethical dilemma which arose during a placement within a community setting. To assist the reflection process‚ the Gibbs (1988) Reflective Cycle which encompasses 6 stages; description‚ thoughts and feelings‚ evaluation‚ analysis‚ conclusion and action plan will be used which will improve and strengthen my nursing skills by continuously learning from both good and bad experiences‚ and develop my self confidence in relation to caring for others (Siviter 2008)
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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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In today’s medical setting nurse practitioner are often challenged by ethical dilemmas that appear to have equally valid answers‚ Often these dilemmas are resolved by an effective therapeutic relationship with the patient and family. Nurse practitioners care for very diverse patient populations that have many chronic health problems. The discussion and solutions must recognize the viewpoints of all parties involved; this ensures the full participation by the patient (Jezewski‚ 1994). Physicians
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