ethical decision framework Flashcards
why is the code of ethics difficult to apply to specific ethical situations?
-not a direct reflection on moral philosoophy
-does not address all situations
-too abstract
-revises for changing practices
why is the consequentialism theory difficult to apply to specific ethical situations?
-may use immoral actions
-too demaniding, makes person responsible for consequences they fail to prevent
-permits the intrests of the majority to override the minority
why is the deontological theory(non-consequential) is difficult to apply to specific ethical situations?
-inadequate to handle the problem of conflicting obligations
-better suited for strangers rather than friends
-no moral worth for actions based on sympathy/emotion
5 step model
1)respond to the sense or feeling that something is wrong
2)gather information
3)identify ethical problem
4)seek resolution
5)work with others to determine course of action
describe step 1
-acknowledge that an ethical situation is happening
describe step 2
–gather facts
-clinical knowledge
-situational/contextual knowledge
describe step 3
-identify values, rights, duties, or principles that are in conflict
-Describe step 4
–propose multiple courses of action and examine the ethics of each
-consider consequences
Describe step 5
-making a decision
-implies prioritization of your values
balancing process
-concerned with the relative weights and strengths of different principles
-personal judgement
clinical facts
-related to medical diagnosis and treatment
contextual facts
-facts related to values, perspectives, authority and relationships of those
involved, communication, cultural/religious factors, setting and time constraints (essentially
anything non‐medical)
Identify sources of moral disagreement in patient care scenarios
-factual disagreements
-insufficient information
-relevant principles and relative weight
-who should be protected by moral principles
