The ethical dilemma This case presents an ethical dilemma‚ a situation which arises when one must choose between mutually exclusive alternatives (Beauchamp& Walters‚ 2003). Decisions may have results that are desirable in some respects and undesirable in others. In Juana ’s case‚ her decision to refuse the blood transfusion had the desired outcome of allowing her to remain true to her religious beliefs. However‚ her choice also resulted in her death. If she had followed the recommendation of
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societies to function within an organized set of rules. However‚ the law cannot be applied to all situations. Some circumstances are special--for example‚ the case of Cassandra Callender. In such a case‚ the ethical dilemmas that arise‚ blur what is just‚ so the people decide what is ethical. In 2016‚ Cassandra was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma (HL). If treated with chemotherapy‚ HL has a 85% cure rate (Nalpathanchil 1). However‚ in modern society‚ some people prefer to use more natural methods
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However‚ the feeling dissipated when I considered the protection making that sacrifice affords. The NSA‚ like many organizations‚ are sometimes faced with ethical dilemmas. Occasionally‚ there is no right answer. Thus‚ the decision made‚ while not ideal‚ is the lesser of evils. In his TED talk interview‚ Snowden stated‚ “Your rights matter because you never know when you’re going to need them” (TED‚ 13:20). While I admit his statement did trigger the reexamination of my stance‚ I arrived at the same
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ABSTRACT Nurses are faced with ethical dilemmas every day. There are a lot of different beliefs surrounding ethics and the code of ethics. Ethics and ethical issues have always existed‚ that is why they have put in place the code of ethics. The American Nursing Association (ANA) Code of Ethics isa guideline to help nurses determine which course of action to pursue. Every minute many ethical decisions are made‚ some may not comply with guidelines and others the patient’s will never understand. In
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This film is about the beginning of the economic crisis in 2008. It shows the dilemmas and decisions that were made and how it affected every one of the actors of the US economy From the analysis of this film‚ a great ethical dilemma arises during the development of the plot: is it possible to do something outside the law for the common good of society? In the world of finance it is not only necessary to have a code of ethics to show the rightful path‚ but also a moral code that makes one take the
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Ethical Dilemma in the Medical Field: The Hippocratic Oath vs. Fraud Diana C. Riojas Arlington‚ Texas Ethical Dilemma in the Medical Field: The Hippocratic Oath vs. Fraud Abstract With Healthcare being one of the most regulated industries in the United States‚ it is still plagued by fraudulent doctors‚ business people‚ nurses etc. and defrauding the United States Government out of millions to billions of dollars. Somehow‚ the individuals who defraud the Government rationalize their decisions
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Have you had to assist a patient and their families with self-determination? If so‚ did you have support from your peers and organization at that time? In the emergency department (ED) the most frequently encountered circumstance with respect to self-determination‚ is the patient who arrives via emergency medical services (EMS) in extremis who is a no code and objects to extraordinary measures‚ however‚ the family desires intervention. Emergency nurses retain a legal and ethical obligation to affirm
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needs and individuals receiving care. However‚ nurses are expected to be professional‚ transparent‚ therapeutic and ethical with their clients. Similarly‚ nurses are expected to work ethically and working through ethical challenges that arise in their practice with individuals‚ clients and within public health systems (Canada Nurses Association‚ 2008). The dilemma deals with both ethical and legal issues‚ it involves a professional nurse by the name of Mr. Ying and one of his elderly patients‚ who is
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Ethics and the Legal Environment Immanuel Kant and Ethical Dilemma Immanuel Rant and Ethical Dilemmas Today Today there are many ethical dilemmas going on in the world‚ from companies’ misuse of funding or executives’ misuse of their title. Ethical behavior has to be an important part in having a company that will survive in society. There have been many philosophers that contributed to the ethical understanding we have today. On of the most influential philosophers in history of Western
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" Life is a gift and it offers us the privilege‚ opportunity‚ and responsibility to give something back by becoming more" says Anthony Robbins. If we take the opportunity we are given and we achieve it then with responsibility we choose to have what we want for a good life. To be able to provide my family and myself with sincerity and dedication‚ by being ambitious‚ committed‚ focused‚ and whole hearted. And how I go about doing that is to be hard working and determined in everything I do. How I’m
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