WRHA Decision-Making Guide Flashcards
Summary of WRHA Ethical Decision Guide
Identify the problem
1. What is the problem
2. Who is affected?
Reflect on the problem
3. What ethical principles apply?
4. What ideals, obligations, or duties need to be considered?
5. What other factors are relevant?
Deliberate
6. What are the implications and likely outcomes of any potential solution?
Resolve the problem
7. Evaluate the process and outcome
8. Address any moral distress or policy implications
- What is the problem?
You have determined the key question to be answered
- Who is affected?
All relevant parties and their values have been considered
- What ethical principles apply?
Ethical principles have been considered and discussed
Respect for Autonomy
reflecting respect for persons, the idea that actions are ethically right if they are consistent with a person’s self-determined choice
Beneficence
the principle that actions are ethically right if they produce positive (good) outcomes
Non-maleficence
the principle that actions are ethically right if they prevent or avoid producing bad consequences
Justice
the principle that action is ethically right if it treats people in similar situations equally; this is also related to ideas like fairness and equity
- What ideals, obligations, or duties need to be considered?
You have identified and considered the standards and obligations that affect available options
- What other factors are relevant?
The effects of relationships, circumstances, and constraints have been considered
- What are the implications and likely outcomes of any potential solution?
Risk-benefit analysis and potential ripple effects have been discussed
- Evaluate the process and outcome
Review the process and outcome. Did you do the right thing?
- Address any moral distress or policy implications
Risk of recurrence and emotional distress is reduced wherever possible
- Evaluate the process and outcome
Review the process and outcome. Did you do the right thing?
