Category: Ethics

Causal and Moral responsibility Causal responsibility is simply a descriptive sagacity of responsibly. Under the causal responsibility, intention or agency is not imputed to the actual cause of an action. Thus, Causal responsibility does not carry any implication of blame or praise in an action. The causal responsibility is inclined towards mere happening instead of…

Introduction An eighteen year old is brought to the Emergency Department of a reputable hospital from a motor vehicle accident. The young man had his seat belt on at the time of the accident and he was driving. The patient’s name is Ron. He is awake, alert, and oriented. Initial complaint by the patient to…

Table of Contents Executive Summary Introduction Kant’s Deontological Ethical Framework Case Analysis Through the Lens of Categorical Imperative Case Analysis Through the Lens of ACS Code of Ethics Ethical Decision Options Conclusion References Executive Summary The discussion focuses on the moral dilemma of staying or leaving an environmentally unfriendly company. It was found that Kant’s…

Problem A worker comes to work with a hangover on Mondays consistently. She is reclusive and distant during the first part of her working day. The worker’s behavior interferes with her duties and potentially lowers her productivity. Solutions Communication Having a hungover at work directly affects customers and workers comfort and the overall outcome of…

Table of Contents Introduction Description of the Event Linking Assumption What Should Be Done? Final Thought Works Cited Introduction Ethics theories offer powerful ideas to govern people’s choices and behaviors. Such theories shape the behaviors of many organizational leaders and policymakers. The best ethical theory has the potential to promote the best practices and support…

Table of Contents Introduction The Values at Stake The Principle of Justice The Principle of Veracity Conclusion References Introduction Nurses encounter numerous dilemmas in their daily life notwithstanding the working environment. Regardless of where the nurses work, they face multiple ethical dilemmas, which affect them as well as the patients. Bandman and Bandman (2002) argue…

It is unethical for any health care professional to prescribe or administer medical tests or treatments to protect themselves against potential liability. They need to do what they believe is in the patients’ best interest. In Mr. Wilson’s doctor’s case, it is ethical to order a coronary angiogram since he wants to ensure the patient…

Evaluate the morality of the large profit margins commanded by the high-end brands For some people who run their own business, the notions of ethics and financial profit seem to have no common points. The issue of the appropriateness of large profit margins that are commanded by many luxurious brands was brought up in the…

Table of Contents Introduction Roles and responsibilities of nurse educators Ethical implications Legal implications and the due process Strategies for managing legal and ethical issues How faculty can promote professional behavior Managing dishonest students and new nurses Conclusion References Introduction Teaching is an essential factor in nursing, thus training a nurse educator is a tremendous…

The modern health care sector is characterized by the increased level of attention given to patients and the conditions of the delivery of care. The evolution of the humanistic approach preconditioned the reconsideration of principles according to which this sphere functions and introduced new values that should be respected. For this reason, at the moment,…