Applied ethics

Codes of ethics are usually adapted by dissimilar organizations in order to help its members by giving them the understanding of things, which are right and wrong. The understanding normally needs to be applied in the decisions made. An ethical code universally entails documents at some levels. There are three levels in total; firstly, there is the commerce code, secondly, code of behavior for human resources and lastly the specialized practice codes. In law enforcement, there are codes that…

it argues that a person must never intentionally end their own life. While the quality of life, assesses the worth of the life. The ethical dilemma that I will present is in accordance to Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association code of Ethics. The ethical dilemma indicated is: ‘’a student told her counsellor that she is having suicidal tendencies and has given up on life entirely. Moreover, she expressed that she didn’t want her family and friends to a part of the equation.”…

pursuit of new knowledge, the desire to prevent and alleviate suffering and the belief in human dignity. Nurses discharge their responsibilities and make their ethical decisions based on the framework of the ANA 2014 code of ethics. The main principles surrounding the ANA code of ethics can be categorized into, • Confidentiality, this is the protection of clients’ privileged information • Fidelity, exercising the protection…

We often hear the phrase, “do the right thing,” but how does one determine what is right and wrong in situations where this is complicated and unclear? The study of ethics is applicable to situations such as these and can help us to determine the morality of our choices. Consider the following case about Mary, a hypothetical friend who has come to you for advice about her future. She explains how her parents have high expectations for her and are even offering to pay for all of her college…

Dick Couch writes a thought-provoking book, A Tactical Ethic: Moral Conduct in the Insurgent Battlespace, which details a growing problem in the United States military, i.e. maintaining ethical and moral behavior on and off-duty. His supporting arguments are society emphasizes behavior not conducive to promoting positive ethical behavior, malignant personalities in the ranks spreading negative behavior, and the ambiguity of the asymmetric warfare fought today. He provides anecdotal evidence…

be it from family or between colleagues and supervisors. To handle such situation, there have to be a framework of ethics and law that have to be considered before any decisions are made. According to (Hall, 1996, p.2), “Good nursing practice is good ethics is good law”. With this statement in mind, one can practice with confidence as what they do is within the guideline of ethics and legal under the eye of the law. An example of a dilemma in a clinical setting would be in the decision making…

and ethics because the security of the United States of America is influenced by their actions. United States citizens rely on these agents to detect, apprehend, and deter illegal immigrants and harmful contraband from entering the country. When an agent performs corruptly and dishonestly, placing personal gain in front of the mission of the agency, the foundation of lawful ethics in which our nation depends on is compromised. Introduction This paper is an analysis of the canon of ethics…

According to “The Mob” we are all the angry villagers and the media/ politicians are the king and instead of find the real cooperates they just blame Islam and or refuges for the crime, to stop panic from the unknown. This similar circumstances are applied to “The Case of the Innocent Fat Man,” except in this case the people knew that they were killing an incent person (Kia Nilsen.) The Fat Man must be killed…

Deontology focuses on the “principle of the matter” or the actions. Teleology tends to focus more the consequences of the situation. While those who practice Kant’s deontology are bound by duty, the followers of utilitarianism are driven by the pursuit of happiness for all. These two theories are completely opposite in every aspect whether it be the motive, the focus, or the outcome. Application to Nursing In nursing, choices are made. Whether conscious or not, there is a theory behind the…

Chemical engineers today face a major dilemma when it comes to deciding what should hold paramount, economic gain or moral statute? Many practicing engineers are faced with problems that result from the consequences of their engineering decisions. Engineers have to realize the importance of proper engineering decisions and how one should act when faced with a problem such as deciding what comes first safety or economic gain. When faced with such a problem, engineers often employ the risk-benefit…