Deontological Approach To Ethics

I believe the appropriate approach to Beatrice’s request is the Deontological approach. Beatrice’s first responsibility is to her patient, that is her duty as a Registered Dietitian. Principles one and two of the Code of Ethics for Dietetics Professions supports the Deontological approach.
Principle 1 - “The dietetics practitioner conducts himself/herself with honesty, integrity, and fairness” (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2009, p.1).
Principle 2 – “The dietetics practitioner supports and promotes high standards of professional practice. The dietetics practitioner accepts the obligation to protect clients, the public, and the profession by upholding the Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics” (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2009, p.1).

Principles five and nine lend further support to the Deontological approach to Beatrice’s request:
Principle 5 - “The dietetics practitioner provides professional services with objectivity and with respect for the unique needs and values of individuals” (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2009, p.2).
Principle 9 – “The dietetics practitioner treats clients and patients with respect and consideration” (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2009, p.2).

The Registered Dietitian may also refer to the International Code of Ethics and Code of Good Practices, the American Medical Association Code …show more content…
The ethics committee will be more objective than the team members who have cared for Beatrice for two years and the family who doesn’t want to let go of their loved one. By using a third party, such as an ethics committee, the moral distress of the Registered Dietitian and family members will be lessened, or even eliminated, by knowing that all aspects of Beatrice’s request for removal of her G-tube was considered by an objective third