Deontology And Utilitarianism In Nursing Essay

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 choice. Many times, nurses implement utilitarianism and deontology during their shift with out even knowing it. As described earlier, deontology is the theory that actions are based purely on responsibility. Nurses may not like their patients, feel like being at work, or have a million other things going on in life, but they do their jobs. Nurses are bound to their patient’s needs. They follow the rules of…

On the other hand, Deontology, also known as Kantianism, is an ethical theory based in rationalism where the motives determine the ethical value of the act, not the consequences. In deontology, Kant suggests that there are universal ethical rules that are common sense and gathered through reason, not experience (Burkhardt and Nathaniel, 32; vol. 2). Therefore, the moral rules are applicable to everyone regardless of the situation. As a result, everyone who is a person has the right to equality,…

Case 2: Howard the Public Health Nurse In this essay, I will briefly highlight a case of an ethical dilemma faced by a Public Health Nurse. I will discuss two possible courses of action based on two ethical theories: Utilitarianism and Deontology. I will identify which theory I believe best resolves the ethical issues at hand. After describing the opposing perspectives of these two theories, I will provide an argument to establish why the theory I chose offers the most favorable solution. Moral…

2003). In the case of Rocky Bennett, it is the nurse’s duty to protect the patient and others from further harm. Whilst physical restraint is immoral, it could be argued that restraining Rocky in order to protect the patient and others, fulfils the nurse’s duty based on the moral principle of beneficence; therefore justifying physical restraint. However, a deontological approach does not consider how to approach conflicting duties and is not concerned with the welfare of others (Penslar, R…

Ethics is crucial in the practice of medicine. There are many moral dilemmas that nurses deal with on a daily basis and there are two branches of ethical theories that we can put to use to help guide ethical decision making in daily medical practice. Deontology is an ethical theory that translates as the of the study of duty. This theory focuses on rules and duties. The influential philosopher name Immanuel Kant is associated with Deontology. Kant’s deontological perspective entails that…

determining right or wrong in a given situation. Moral reasoning for nurses occur during relationship with patients and between nurses and coworkers. During one of my clinical days, a 90 year old male weak patient who lacks the appropriate level of home care services was about to be discharged later in the evening. I asked the RN I was working with the reason for discharge because it could endanger the patient’s safety and wellbeing. I was informed that the patient’s insurance has expired and…

But women can never fully escape the influence of socially constructed gender that has variously overfeminized or underfeminized them, placing them in social roles that restrict their freedom of thought, will, and action (Riley, 1988; Rosenberg, 1982). So according to a study that Gilligan cites, if women were eliminated from the research sample, the care focus in moral reasoning would virtually disappear. Therefore, gender differences contribute important insights about how ethics of caring…

Introduction This paper discusses the application of the deontological framework in the context of making a decision without authorization. Deontology is about making moral choices according to the rules that exist. Therefore, various views were examined to show the deontological perspective of making decisions without authorization. Also, perception, judgment, and motivation were mentioned to understand the reasoning of humanity as it relates to decision making.…

the person to become vaccinated versus the protection of a susceptible population. Vaccines have become readily available in most parts of the world, yet disputes about how suitable the requirements are for vaccinations, including legal mandates of vaccinations when a public health emergency arises and more consistently making children receive required vaccinations before entry into school are still continuing. In this paper it will be made clear what deontology and utilitarianism pose when it…

theories will applied to consider the ethicality of making decision for Robert. Mentally capable and could talk If Robert was only suffering from physical impairment instead of mentally disabled and could not talk, autonomy of Robert should be respected, while either express consent or implied consent could be made to make fully informed medical decisions. He also could have made an advance directive for the direction of future medical treatment. If he refused to be kept alive, we should…