“Ethical dilemmas, also known as a moral dilemmas, are situations in which there is a choice to be made between two options, neither of which resolves the situation in an ethically acceptable fashion” (Your Dictionary, 2001). The ethical dilemma I’m choosing is breach of client confidentiality in terms of child abuse. Dilemmas around child abuse arise when the principle of confidentiality is in conflict with other ethical principles. The confidentiality principle may be in conflict when a client
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Currently, the Brazilian Army is going through changes, mainly in its human resources. Nevertheless, it still has difficulties to identify some ethical dilemmas. The objective of this paper is to show ethical conflicts between officers and noncommissioned officers (NCOs) in the Brazilian Army and presents some proposals for solving them. This paper will show the difference between officers and NCOs in relation to access to medical system in the Brazilian Army. This paper will bring the difficulties
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Current Events Ethical Dilemma 1 Running Head: CURRENT EVENTS ETHICAL DILEMMA Current Events Ethical Dilemma Catherine Gilmartin Grand Canyon University: NRS 437V October 26, 2011 Current Events Ethical Dilemma 2 Introduction The prosecution has rested in trial of Michael Jackson’s physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, who stands accused of involuntary manslaughter in relation to the death
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The ethical decision making using the MORAL mode in Mrs. Jody Smith will allow the patient, family member, nurses, health care providers resolve the health care dilemma with in the professional and ethical principles. Thus, allowing the autonomy, beneficence and respect of others as a significant role in the ethical decision making. In the case of Mrs. Smith, the Massage of the dilemma by identifying and defining the issues in her health care is the first step in dealing with the situation. Mrs
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officer (“True Crime Authors”). Serpico prided himself on helping others and improving his community, although he soon realized his fellow officers had a different agenda. Throughout his career, Frank faced several ethical dilemmas, making his job significantly more difficult. Ethical Dilemma One After graduating from the New York City Police Academy, Serpico began working as a uniformed patrol officer at the 81st prescient in Brooklyn. Upon arrival, Serpico instantly noticed that the
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Work Place Ethical Dilemma Marinda Thomas BSHS/332 May 27, 2013 Mrs. Marcia Winter Work Place Ethical Dilemma In this paper I will discuss various points on ethical dilemmas within the work place. I will also talk about how these dilemmas intersect with my own personal values. Throughout this paper I will also offer reasons to why I should solve the dilemma as well as a resolution of sorts. “Ethics as a discipline, refers to both the study of our values and their justification, the actual
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Current Events, Ethical Dilemma ISHER PANDHER Grand Canyon University Current Events, Ethical Dilemma Legalization of medical marijuana was passed by Arizona voters on November 2, 2010. Arizona became the 15th state in the United States where marijuana can be obtained by patients with debilitating medical conditions such as cancer, Aids, and multiple sclerosis. The Arizona Department of Health Services plans to issue about 125 certificates to people who are interested in running medical-marijuana
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To Convict or Acquit One of the biggest ethical dilemmas for the characters in To Kill A Mockingbird is whether to decide to convict or acquit Tom Robinson. It is a hard decision to make since each character must evaluate what is most important in determining his innocence or guilt. There are mostly three different understandings: Race/Societal Norms, Law/Evidence, or both viewpoints. Which one are you? Most people in this book, like the jury and townspeople, judge Tom for being black. This
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respect. Simultaneously, part of that mission is the recognition and compliance of the ethical codes and moral values. When confronted with an ethical dilemma, the ATR must evaluate the issue and identify the important general principle with a positive approach. Whether it is the clients’ safety, their right to make a choice, or having equal access to services (AATA, 2013), the art therapist must then utilize the ethical standards as a guideline into understanding factors that are right and wrong. One
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incredible advancement in genetic testing, the issue of confidentiality and privacy has also garnered a lot of attention. Especially regarding hereditary genetic testing, the ethical debate of whether or not to disclose information to immediate family members has been a topic of debate. This is a source of great ethical dilemma for the genetic counselor, since the discovery of a hereditary genetic mutation can affect the immediate family members of the patient. An individual’s decision to withhold
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