Category: Ethics

The case of Karen Quinlan interests me most because it is one of the first cases highlighting a moral dilemma of whether disconnecting life-support can be considered murder. I sympathize with the young girl and her family members who had to make such a difficult decision, and I also believe it is ethically correct that…

Table of Contents Utilitarian Theory of Morality Rights-based theory of ethics Kantian Theory of Ethics (Kantianism) References Ethical perspectives are ways that individuals use to view a problem and make a decision. In our case, the nurse has a terminal illness patient who is going through a lot of pain and the patient begs for…

Introduction: What is an Ethical Dilemma? An ethical dilemma is an intricate situation that involves an apparent mental conflict. One is unable to choose a result that professionally is right but would transgress another. In counselling, it emanates from conflicting professional approaches that affect ones moral imperativeness therefore leading to a moral paradox. Professionally, either…

Table of Contents Introduction Case Study Summary Standards of Care or Practice Violated in the Case Study Risk Management Steps Prior to the Incident Risk Management Steps After the Incident Conclusion References Introduction Healthcare is one of the sectors most controlled and regulated by laws and regulations. Healthcare providers, including nurses and doctors, must adhere…

Table of Contents Immanuel Kant Kant’s Ethical Theory: Deontology Nursing and Health Care Practices Nursing Code of Ethics References Immanuel Kant Immanuel Kant, in his famous work titled ‘Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals,’ stated that a human being is a rational being with morals and free will to act in a conscientious manner (Butts…

Table of Contents Introduction History Patient Consent Ethical Dilemma Handling of Ethical Dilemma Learning Outcomes Conclusion Reference List Introduction Being a radiographer means being very cautious and careful with instructions. It is especially important to follow the existing code of ethics once a patient and a radiographer do not speak the same language. Since the…

In the recent past, as a result of the increased autonomy of physical therapists in executing their duties, there has been an increase in the number of ethical and legal responsibilities of individuals in this profession. Unlike in the past when the duties of physical therapists were few, nowadays physical therapists are not only supposed…

Table of Contents Introduction Ethical Implications in Organ Donation Characters in the Film and the Validity of their Decisions Ethical Decision-Making Process: Slippery Slope Argument Summary References Introduction The main topic of the film My Sister’s Keeper mainly covers the subject of organ donation. The ethical dilemma revolves around kidney donation to a patient who…

Pregnancy represents a unique condition that introduces an even more vulnerable group to the population that is already prone to major risk factors, namely, women. As a health status, pregnancy represents a unique condition that exposes a woman and a fetus to an array of risk factors, which calls for an especially careful approach to…

Ethics is an important part of the field of nursing; it concerns moral aspects of people behavior and attitudes. As practice shows, there are often ethical dilemmas related to personal responsibilities and freedoms. Every patient has their legal rights and every nurse practitioner is to respect those rights regardless of gender and age of the…