Category: Ethical Dilemma

The idea of providing someone with high-quality care involves the concept of respect and acceptance of the patients wishes. The definition of nursing practice is illustrated through the provision of diagnostics and treatment procedures as a response to a potential health threat (New York State Education Department, n.d). However, a recent dilemma personally encountered first-hand…

Table of Contents Effective Communication Compiling a Palliative Care Plan Patient Sedation Active Providers Position Conclusion References Ethical issues arising in the process of nursing practice and the interaction of junior medical staff with patients often concern not only the insignificant nuances of communication but also serious aspects of professional activity. The ability to make…

Table of Contents Introduction The Ethical Dilemma The Principle of Beneficence The Principle of Non- Maleficence Principle of Respect for Autonomy The Principle of Justice References Introduction In the practice of nursing or any field in medicine, it is very difficult to follow a single principle due to the involvement of multiple variables that need…

Table of Contents Introduction Maximizing Human Fitness versus Respect for Differences Research on Gene Editing in Humans Must Continue Accepting Gene Editing on Human Embryos Should Doors to Editing Gene in Future Humans be Opened? Conclusion Reference Introduction Biological innovation has paved the way for designing life by reshaping the human genome. Changing the genetic…

Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Right to die Scenario Care versus Cure Ethical Principles Moral Distress Conclusion References Introduction Everyday we hear of death cases occurring in hospitals. Some of the death cases are on a voluntarily basis while others are involuntarily. The concept of a right to die is a central debate on the…

Working in the medical field does not only mean solving complex clinical cases associated with severe illnesses. It also includes the ethical dilemmas faced by both experienced doctors and young nursing staff. These involve controversial situations related to the life and well-being of the patient. Such situations are formulated by actions in relation to the…

Table of Contents Introduction Ethical Dilemma Core Beliefs Resolution Evaluation Comparison Conclusion References Introduction Among many ethical challenges, the bio-medical revolution is forcing upon individuals today is the question of euthanasia and the values that should be used to make ethical decision-making with respect to this practice (Dennis, 2009). Indeed, debates about the topic of…

Introduction An ethical dilemma is a scenario in which two aspects of a situation have a moral collision, and none is better than the other. An ethical dilemma is usually characterized by colliding views that have principled and moral backing, and thus, a choice is solely based on an individuals perspective. For instance, in the…

Both the pro and con sides of gatekeeping take advantage of the doctors de facto role as the gatekeeper for patient access to services. However, the objectives are not mainly in the patients best interests. The moral dilemmas come into play when these other interests compromise the patients faith in the doctor as his principal…

Table of Contents Introduction The Ethical Dilemma Aspects of the Dilemma Ethical Decision-Making Model Application of the Model in Resolution of Dilemma Conclusion References Introduction Nurses constantly face ethical dilemmas in the course of their duties, for they advocate for patients interest in spite of the imposing interests from doctors, relatives, and physicians. Usually, ethical…