In the article Survey identifies, key ethical dilemmas there are several factors the point to an ethical dilemma. List 3 of them..
Ethical dilemmas exists when two or more rights, values, obligations, or responsibilities come in conflict. Conflict may arise between the nurses personal values and those of another person or the organization.
#. Some factors that contribute to ethical dilemmas
- Rapid changing technology
- Conflicting societal and cultural values
- Conflicting loyalties and obligations among nurses
- Increasing pressure to contain healthcare costs
- Reduced staffing
1. Social and technology changes :-
monitors, respirators and IV or artifical tube feedings present a different change in healthcare.
manipulation of growth tissue through genes.
2. Conflicting loyalties and obligations:-
client needs may conflict with institutional policies, primary care providers preferences needs of the clients family or even state or federal laws.
In the article Survey identifies, key ethical dilemmas there are several factors the point to an...
Select a topic from the following list of ethical dilemmas that can occur in the workplace: conflict of interest, sexual harassment, treating people unfairly, dealing with confidential information, misrepresentation of employment history, temptation to illegally copy software/information, engaging in unethical behavior to benefit the company, tracking websites employees visit, selling employee information to mailing lists, employees using the Internet for personal reasons during work hours, or other topic approved by the instructor. Indicate the topic you chose, providing a brief...
Provide a counter-point argument; explain the conflicting perspectives on each of the identified dilemmas. Demonstrate how ethical theories/principles could be applied to resolve each dilemma.
Driverless cars raise several ethical dilemmas especially concerning human lives. Even though driverless cars are equipped with sensors, cameras, radars and collision avoidance systems, to name a few, that can make them capable of stopping at short notice, driverless cars still need some time to stop. Imagine a scenario in which a driverless car could not stop and a crash was unavoidable. Which ethical values should have been embedded in it to enable it to make ethical decisions regarding which...
What steps can you follow when addressing ethical dilemmas in the healthcare environment? (List at least 3 steps)
ethical dilemmas are rarely crystal clear and there are often more than one point of view to any given situation. How would you handle a co-worker behaving in an unethical manner? Would your response change if you knew it was an isolated event?
Locate a news article that depicts an ethical dilemma in the workplace. Possible examples may include the following: Employees facing backlash at work for social media posts A business discriminating against a customer An employer with controversial policies You are encouraged to explore beyond this list of topics to find an issue or example that interests you. Address the following: Summarize the article and situation. Relate the situation to at least 1 of the ethical theories from this course. Describe...
2. Color Blindness with a Twist: As a genetic counselor, you may face some ethical dilemmas. Imagine that a couple came to your office to discuss potential color blindness in their children. The man is not color blind, but his wife is. They already have one daughter that is color blind and want to know the probability of future children having the disorder. First, you will need to explain to the couple the difference between sex chromosomes and autosomal chromosomes...
Review the following ethical dilemmas: A newspaper columnist signs a contract with a newspaper chain. Several months later, she is offered a position with another newspaper chain, offering a higher salary. Because she would prefer making more money, she notifies the first chain that she is breaking her contract. The courts will decide the legality of her action, but what of the morality? Did the columnist behave ethically? An airline pilot receives his regular medical checkup. The doctor discovers that...
chapter three
CHAPTER EIGHT WORKSHEET 1. List 3 situations that bring about ethical dilemmas in medicine. Why is it important to study the subject of ethics? 2. 3. Analyze the conflict between personal and professional ethics
1-27. Communication Ethics: Distinguishing Ethical Dilemma and Ethical Lapses [LO-6] Knowing that you have numer ous friends throughout the company, your boss relies on you for feedback concerning employee morale and other issues affecting the staff. She recently asked you to start reporting any behavior that might violate company poli- cies, from taking office supplies home to making personal long-distance calls. List the issues you'd like to discuss with her before you respond to her request. 1.28. Communication Ethics: Distinguishing...