Category: Ethics

The purpose of this observational study is to establish the place of ethics and emotion in educational leadership. Deploying Michel Foucault’s foundational ethical framework, the authors argue for the necessity of constructing a personal “ethical self,” which facilitates emotionally intelligent educational leadership. The authors build two cases on Australian school principals to state the importance…

Table of Contents Introduction Historical overview of reconstructive surgery and the shift to cosmetic surgery Understanding cosmetic surgery The scope of cosmetic surgery in the United States Cosmetic surgery and the natural appearance Ethical dilemma in plastic surgery Protection of patients Conclusion Works Cited Introduction One of the most critical developments in the field of…

Nurses constantly experience ethical dilemmas and legal issues during the course of their profession. These experiences are very challenging as they compel nurses to make immediate ethical and legal choices based on the interest of patients, relatives or physicians. Under certain circumstances, nurses find themselves in great dilemma in trying to balance legal and ethical…

Table of Contents What Makes it an Ethical Issue Case Examples Conclusion References Healthcare research involving children is a moral duty based on various ethical principles. First, based on distributive justice, such forms of researchers are needed to ensure that children get high-quality healthcare services like all other individuals in society. Second, based on the…

Table of Contents Introduction Nurse’s Role in Supporting the Patient’s Wishes and Risks Involved The Social and Economic Consequences of Reversing This Decision Lessons to Be Learned for Similar Future Situations Effects on the Nurse and Future Practice Conclusion References Introduction Monica Gerrek’s paper titled “Getting Past Dax,” published in the AMA Journal of Ethics,…

Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction The current medical ethics are built on the principle of patient autonomy. This nursing principle presents a challenge for the healthcare industry as the patient intentions are not always reflected in treatment decisions when someone else must speak on their behalf is challenging. Decisions made by proxy…

Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Reference Introduction The ethical issues that arise within the scope of the case are related to the field of privacy, and one’s right to know their health conditions. As a starting point, it should be stressed that Victoria is a minor daughter, which implies a number of crucial aspects.…

Table of Contents Introduction Defining the Ethical Issue The Potential Liabilities The Strategies to Address the Issue Conclusion References Introduction The healthcare industry encompasses a broad spectrum of activities related to private patient information regarding their health status and treatment procedures. Last year has been a unique challenge for the global healthcare system, including all…

Radiography ethics are essential to all radiographers since they determine what is right or wrong for people through daily interactions with other people. Medical ethics are there to protect the patient together with their institution and their colleagues. With ethics in place, patients’ privacy is protected by all means since there is room for confidentiality.…

Table of Contents Learning Objectives Introduction Clinical Ethical Situation Ethical Dilemma Characteristics Ethical Principle(s) Violated Barrier(s) to Ethical Practice Ethical Theory Self-Reflection Conclusion References Learning Objectives At the end of this presentation the learner will: Learn more about ethical problems inherent in health care; Identify the key components of ethical theories; Find out how complex…