There are situations that exist throughout every facet of life where ethics can be applied. Although ethical decisions must be made all throughout the life; however, some of the most complex ethical decisions are associated with the medical field and involve the patients and treatment. Ethical theories address these issues and provide you with justifiable principles that can be utilized to assist in guiding a person in making these decisions1.These theories give justification of a person’s actions and are deemed appropriate professional conduct. Furthermore, a person’s morals form the basis of the reasoning behind the decisions that need to be made. Morals are derived from a religious organization or can be formed from nonreligious philosophical
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When we look at utilitarianism we observe that this theory is another version of what is known as the Golden Rule. This rule implies that we treat other people as we would like them to treat us. This is the message that Jesus Christ taught. Furthermore, he also taught that you should generously offer help to others, be pure in heart and be merciful amongst many other things in the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:3-11. The Bible also instructs in Leviticus 19:18 that “Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.” Christians must act as God’s representatives towards all human beings and other creation of God.
Moreover, one can also find some support for Biblical beliefs within the Rawls Theory of Justice. The theory explains that would all make the same decision if we all knew everything. Jesus was aware that by the end of his life that he was going to be crucified and return to the God in heaven. During the Last Supper he kneeled before his disciples and washed their feet and expressed humility. In John 13:1-20, Jesus shows his disciples the best example of treating everyone …show more content…
There is really not a single theory that fits me neatly and completely. There may be elements of each theory that are part of my thought process. However, if I had to select one, it would be the Theory of Justice. In reference to the medical world, since that is where I plan to work, this theory would fit me most appropriately. Rawls theory implies that if we are knowing of a person's preference then we should take consider that preference in the decision making process. This is especially valid in case the individual is not able to voice the preference at the time. My father passed away and the knowledge of his preference was the motivation behind some very hard decisions that we were required to make. An individual has the right to decide their fate and eventually no one should be allowed to alter that decision just because they feel
When we look at utilitarianism we observe that this theory is another version of what is known as the Golden Rule. This rule implies that we treat other people as we would like them to treat us. This is the message that Jesus Christ taught. Furthermore, he also taught that you should generously offer help to others, be pure in heart and be merciful amongst many other things in the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:3-11. The Bible also instructs in Leviticus 19:18 that “Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.” Christians must act as God’s representatives towards all human beings and other creation of God.
Moreover, one can also find some support for Biblical beliefs within the Rawls Theory of Justice. The theory explains that would all make the same decision if we all knew everything. Jesus was aware that by the end of his life that he was going to be crucified and return to the God in heaven. During the Last Supper he kneeled before his disciples and washed their feet and expressed humility. In John 13:1-20, Jesus shows his disciples the best example of treating everyone …show more content…
There is really not a single theory that fits me neatly and completely. There may be elements of each theory that are part of my thought process. However, if I had to select one, it would be the Theory of Justice. In reference to the medical world, since that is where I plan to work, this theory would fit me most appropriately. Rawls theory implies that if we are knowing of a person's preference then we should take consider that preference in the decision making process. This is especially valid in case the individual is not able to voice the preference at the time. My father passed away and the knowledge of his preference was the motivation behind some very hard decisions that we were required to make. An individual has the right to decide their fate and eventually no one should be allowed to alter that decision just because they feel