Informatics Chapter 5

ethical dilemmas

arise when moral issues raise questions that cannot be answered with a simple, clearly defines rule, fact, or authoritative view

Bioethical Decision making

based on six contemporary bioethical standards: autonomy, freedom, veracity, privacy, beneficence, and fidelity

fidelity

being faithful to what has been promised

casuistry

case based ethical reasoning method that analyzes the facts of a case in a sound, logical and ordered or structured manner facts are compared to the decisions arising out of consensus in previous paradigmatic or model cases

autonomy

free-will or agency

nonmaleficene

not to harm, or "do no harm"

moral dilemmas

occur when some evidence indicates that an act is morally right and some evidence indicates the act is morally wrong; evidence on both sides is inconclusive; or an individual believes that on moral grounds; he or she cannot commit an act

beneficience

refers to actions performed that contribute to the welfare of others

nursing code of ethics

"the nurse holds in confidence personal info and uses judgment in sharing this information" ANA's code of ethics is the gold standard for nurses

ETHICAL model for decision making

E- examine the ethical dilemma T- thoroughly comprehend the possible arguments for each alternative H- hypothesize ethical arguments I- investigate, compare, and evaluate the arguments for each alternative C- choose the alternative you would recommend A- act on your chosen alternative L- look at the ethical dilemma and examine the outcomes while reflecting on the ethical decision

Ethics

a process of systematically examining varying viewpoints related to moral questions of right and wrong

Virtue ethics

emphasizes the virtuous character of individuals who make the choices suggests that individuals use power to bring about human benefit- one must consider the needs of others and the responsibility to meet those needs

privacy

related to personal information, and rules that restrict access to this personal information

care ethics

responsiveness to the needs of others dictates providing care, preventing harm and maintaining relationships based on relationships and a caring attitude toward others focus is on the needs of others and one's responsibility to meet those needs

veracity

right to truth/ truthfulness

justice

social distribution of benefits and burdens, all clients are treated equally regardless of income, race, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, type of illness....

Bioethics

the study and formation of healthcare ethics takes on relevant ethical problems experienced by healthcare providers in the provision of care to individuals and groups

beneficence

to do good