Ethics of care

Despite of the increasing knowledge in healthcare and bioethics, care for critically ill children remains understudied in Canadian context. Accepted standards of parental decisional autonomy and child best interests do not address adequately the complex moral problems involved in the care of vulnerable children. Using ethical theories and concepts, I will discuss the complex case of Mary Jane Peirce and formulate a comprehensive ethical decision using the Mcdonald’s Ethical Decision-making…

Ethics within business are important because they reflect the overall values of the company and the individual. I acquired ethics in my life through my childhood, sports as well as through family and religion. Leadership, morality, and a deep care for others are among the most important ethics that have helped shape me. Success in business is no longer simply achieved through profits; rather an ethical practice, and ethical employees drive success on a much more meaningful and impactful way.…

a Code of Ethics, a framework for ethical conduct in the field of healthcare. The code states all activities, personal and professional, must be conducted with honesty, integrity, fairness, good faith, and respect (Pierce, 1996). Pierce (1996) states, administrators must “employ sound business practices” (para. 6) in all leadership decisions. Thus, leading by example, administration creates a climate consistent with the organization’s mission and vision for all to…

respect from employees as their leader. Additionally, if I stay committed to my values I remain more confident in the decisions I make. My values are at the core of my ethics. I define ethics as doing something morally right or wrong. Essentially, my ethics are being driven by my moral values. Another way my values shape my ethics is I always remember where I came from. This maintains my…

Feminist ethics is a necessary theory to consider because traditional (male) ethics fail to acknowledge virtues that are beyond the focus of culturally masculine ones. By focusing on values of a patriarchal society, traditional ethics not only ignores females as moral beings but also narrows the ways of approaching ethical issues for all. By aiming attention at female values such as “interdependence, community, connection, sharing, emotion, body, trust, absence of hierarchy, nature, immanence,…

1. What do we mean when we say the word ethics? What are some sensitive ethical issues nurses are faced with today? According to Butts & Rich (2016), “Ethics is a branch of philosophy used to study ideal human behavior and ideal ways of being” (p. 4). Ethics is concerned with distinguishing between good and evil, and between right and wrong human actions. Some of sensitive ethical issues nurses are faced with today are breaking of bad news in a hospital setting, particularly to patients in…

different concepts such as reflection, ethics, critical thinking, nursing organizations, learning and education. These concepts will allow nurses to provide the best possible care. Nursing can be a stressful and strenuous job. Nurses at times may feel underappreciated because of the amount of patients they receive with little or no commendation. Reflection allows nurses to receive internal assurance and motivation. Reflection is a great way for nurses to improve care and have an appreciation for…

The CAN code of Ethics is a guideline for nurses ' ethical practice.(CNA Code of Ethics, 2008, p.6). It instills important values necessary in nursing such as safe, compassionate, and competent care. The main goal is to promote a patient’s health and well-being wherein the nurse exhibits ethical actions. Relational ethics is focused on the relationship between key participants in influencing moral choices (MacDonald, 2006). CAN code of Ethics and relational ethics support nurse in their…

I know of the principles of autonomy (allow patient to make their choices regarding their care, and respect it), no maleficence (avoid harm or hurt), beneficence (assist patient the best we can). As I researched ethical dilemma, I first needed to make sure I understood what the word “ethics” meant. Before this class, I thought I understood well what ethics were, and what an ethical dilemma is. I did not believe that I had ever been personally involved in many ethical issues. There has been a…

to Mandal et al. (2016), ethics is a central part in guiding good health practices, since it deals with the moral problems that arise from conflicts driven from responsibilities and related penalties. Thus, the principles of autonomy, benevolence, justice, and nonmaleficence are influential towards one’s decision. When making ethical decisions in a medical environment, two areas of thoughts that are usually considered are utilitarian and deontological. Utilitarian ethics focus on how the…