Ethics

The nursing code of ethics have been established by nurses to provide guidance for ethical relationships, responsibilities, behaviours and decision-making (Canadian Nurses Association, 2008). Within the code, there are seven primary values that outline the responsibilities central to nursing practice (Canadian Nurses Association, 2008). In regards to the described case, four values have been compromised: promoting health and well-being, promoting and respecting informed decision-making,…

According to Wikipedia, “Ethics, sometimes known as philosophical ethics, ethical theory, moral theory, and moral philosophy, is a branch of philosophy that involves systematizing, defending and recommending concepts of right and wrong conduct, often addressing disputes of moral diversity.” (Wikipedia, 2014) Ethics is viewed throughout different cultures as the correct way to live life, and as being “Morally Right”. Throughout this report, the ethical issue that will be explored is Embryonic…

An ethical dilemma has no right or wrong decision with ethical decision making. Paramedics obtain their own personal direction, through their own personal values, beliefs and religion. Paramedics have to follow a code of ethics which includes ethical concerns which will be paramedics making decisions that may end an individual’s life. By the decision that they have made. But by making these decisions paramedics must remember they are personally responsible for an individual’s…

Ethics is defined as the moral discipline in which deals with what is considered to be right or wrong [4]. The use of non-prescribed drug, a substance intended for use in diagnosis and treatment [5], is a popular subject of study in the field of ethics. From the dawn of its existence till now, the ethical use of drug is oftentimes a gray area of debate for many people. This mainly stems from the many benefits yet potential threats which comes from the use of drugs. There are numerous advantages…

When dealing with international human rights and the violations that occur, a code of ethics to follow is extremely important. Currently, the HRW does not have a published code of ethics. However, they do have a list of core values to which all members of the organization follow and a code of ethics can be created. The core values of the HRW include being committed to their mission of defending human rights worldwide, being independent, being factual, accurate, and ethical in their fact-finding,…

W. K. Clifford states in his essay The Ethics of Belief that it is immoral to hold beliefs that are based on insufficient evidence. He suggests that to hold such a belief is harmful to oneself as well as others. Not only is it immoral to form a belief on insufficient reason, but it is also immoral to keep a belief while ignoring doubts or avoiding an honest perspective on the belief. Clifford uses two stories as examples of instances where people immorally kept a belief and the outcome…

This course reflects the important of the NASW Code of Ethics. Social workers goal is to help people who are in need by addressing their problems. Sometimes in order to address client’s problems in might require legal aspects. An example would be if a social worker had to testify for a case on clients that she used to have. It’s the social works duty to testify and do the right thing even if the social worker isn’t getting paid or testifying isn’t part of their job description. The National…

Virtue ethics- This theory stems from the works of Plato and Aristotle. According to virtue ethics, morality is rooted in the character of an individual rather than from the actions that one performs and the resulting consequences. Virtue ethics begs the question, “what kind of person does one want to be known as?” The answers are almost always different because we are all unique individuals with different wants and priorities. Therefore, the more pertinent question to ask in this context is,…

Ethics refers to the embodiment of values into guidelines for behavior. Ethics involves doing the right thing in each circumstance. These codes represent an accepted standard of discipline these apply to the members of the profession and the students that are preparing to become social workers. There are professional codes of ethics that are developed and put forth by a professional organization or organization. Some of these codes are as follows. The codes of ethics have features that are…

Lets go deeper into these specific medical ethics and principles to determine what ethical duty is more morally right. The physician promised confidentiality to his male patient. Which refers to the ethical duty of the physician not to disclose any information received from the patient to any other person or organization without the consent of the patient. The physician also as his duty implicated the famed patient the Hippocratic beneficence. Which is a core principle of the Hippocratic oath,…