Related Terminology
There is only one correct moral principle
What is absolutism?
Latin derivative of auto and nomy. It involves choice, independence and freedom
What is autonomy?
The term "veil of ignorance" has been used. Developed in 1971.
What is Social Equity and Justice?
It is my rights need to be respected.
A doctor is in the elevator with a co-worker and they are discussing personal information of a patient.
What is unethical? Right to privacy
Doesn't care about morality
What is amoral?
Florence Nightgale stated that the person should be no worse for having been nursed. Nurses should prevent intentional harm.
What is nonmaleficence?
Actions are morally right when they are in accord with our nature and end as human beings.
What is Natural Law?
Is connected to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability ACT.
What is to Privacy and confidentiality?
Your patient is severely compromised and can not decide for themselves. They do not have an advance directive and can not sign any consents. Their wife is present. The doctor discusses the plan of care and gives all the information to his wife so she can make informed decisions.
Personal understanding of right and wrong
What is moral thought?
The reason most people go into nursing. This concept means to do good.
What is Beneficence?
This requires decisions to be made with full information of the situation and not thoughts and feelings.
What is Ideal Obbserver?
One of the most famous rights that have many people on both sides of the person's rights. This issue continues to divide American society.
What are Rights of the Unborn and the Pregnant Woman?
You are working with an experienced nurse. The doctor prescribes a plan of care that is not part of the current standard of practice. You talk to her about asking the doctor about this. She says just do it.
What is Unethical? ANA code
Actions are entirely a response to the situation.
What is Situational Ethics?
This concept is sometimes hard to understand r/t fairness being hard to define.
What is Justice?
The act is right when it brings about a desirable good. The end justify the means.
What is utilitarianism?
The overall concept people have certain rights or privileges.
What are Rights?
You feel that your patient's plan of care is against the standard of care. You discuss this with the Doctor, but he will not budge. You decide to go to the Ethics Committee.
What is Ethical? Institutional Support of Ethical Behavior
Ethics are dependent on human natures and psychology
What is naturalism?
Always telling the truth.
What is veracity?
Moral rules and unchanging principles. Consequences are not considered separately.
What is Deontology?
What a person does and believes makes sense in terms of their own culture.
What is Cultural Relativism?
Your 92-year-old grandmother loves the little pencils you use at work. She asks you to get her some more, and you bring her some home.
What is unethical? Responsible Use of Supplies