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Ethical Conflict/Dilemma
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Occurs when there is a conflict of 2 or more ethical principles
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Ethical distress
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occurs when EMS personnel ecperiences feelings of quilt, concern or distaste
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What factors do EMS psonnl consider in solving an ethical conflict/dilemma in the field
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Identify the problem/ Ask yourself if you would undergo this procedure or action by putting yourself in the patients place/ Ask yourself if this procedure or action would be performed in all similar circumstances/ Ask yourself if this procedure or action is reasonable and would be taken by another EMS provider
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What is the role of the EMS community in resolving ethical conflicts/dilemmas
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Establish and enforce standards of care/ Establish treatment protocols/ Provide and retrospective review of policies and decisions
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What are specific issues EMS prsnnel encounter
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Do-Not-Resuscutate (DNR) / Advanced HEalth Care Directive (AHCD) / Confidentiality / Consent/ Allocation of resources liek Tue parity, Need and Earned/Celebrities/VIPs
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