Journal of Medical Ethics 2001;27:98–103 What makes a problem an ethical problem? An empirical perspective on the nature of ethical problems in general practice Annette Joy Braunack-Mayer University of Adelaide, Australia Abstract Whilst there has been considerable debate about the fit between moral theory and moral reasoning in everyday life, the way in which moral problems are defined has rarely been questioned. This paper presents a qualitative analysis of interviews conducted with
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nursing practice with questions of ethics, sociology and management. Reflective practice is an important aspect of nursing management and in this essay we discuss implications of discrimination in nursing care and examine the importance of anti-discriminatory perspectives in nursing. In this paper, the case study I will elaborate is of an elderly woman who was of a non-British ethnic origin and spoke little English. A junior nurse visited her home to provide care but her attitude towards the patient
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efficient education around it. The aim of this paper is to expand on the ethical issues around mothers who want to formula feed rather than breastfeed. In addition, explores the nurses' role in this decision and viewing the patients concerns around this issue. This paper also touches base on what nurses are expected of in terms of values and ethical responsibilities as a part of ethical practice (Stephany, 2012). The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Code of ethics will also be used as it discusses the ethical
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H. Badr Naga., MSN, RN, Prince Sultan Cardiac Center in Qassim, Saudi Arabia Email: Bilal_badrnaga@yahoo.com Case scenario Abstract Euthanasia is one of the issues that has been the subject of intense debate over time. It has been a pertinent issue in human rights discourse as it also affects ethical and legal issues pertaining to patients and health care providers. This paper discusses the legal and ethical debates concerning both types of euthanasia. It focuses on both the supporter of
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and the individuals in the community. The care these females provided was generally related to comfort and maintaining the physical health of the individuals within their care. Hence the historical beginnings of nursing has shaped the humanistic, altruistic, comforting and supporting roles that nurses have undertaken in today’s society. From a Caribbean perspective, nursing has cemented its importance in our afro-centric society due to the essential care giving role of the ‘nanas’, who were elderly
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Negligence Paper HCS478 September 22, 2014 Amputation Mishap The article of the "Amputation Mishap," located in (Pearson Health Science, 2014) Neighborhood News, season 3 episode 7 is about a 62-year-old gentleman who went into the hospital to have his right leg amputated, but instead the wrong leg was amputated. He received a below the knee amputation of his left leg. The reason that he was having his right leg amputated was because he is diabetic and has poor circulation in his right
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Management and Ochsner Hospital In today’s society it takes strong leadership and management skills to not only run a successful business, but a prosperous life as well. Frequently, individuals think of managers as the front-runners of the companies and organizations. Nevertheless, strong management and leadership go far beyond being profitable and widely recognized. Organizations develop a number of assets in to achieve effectiveness and to reach set goals and ideas. Internal and external
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Middle East countries. To eliminate fistula several NGO’s have been working with those countries that has been affected by fistula. Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia Foundation (UFE) and United Nation Population Foundation (UNFPA) are to name a few. On this paper we will address on the ngo’s strategic approach on national and international level, are their enough funds available, what ethical issues they are facing, and what are the weakness and strength of the ngo’s approaches toward the problem on international
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Ethics Case Study Jerry McCall is an office assistant for Dr. William’s. Jerry has received training as both a medical assistant and Licensed practical nurses (LPN). During the time the receptionist is out to lunch Jerry is covering for her. Jerry is faced with a common problem in the health care field today. Jerry has been asked to call in a refill for Valium to a pharmacy for a patient. This paper will address why Jerry is not qualified to refill any prescription medication. If Jerry is protected
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Ethics Paper HCC/335 La’Verne A Love Professor Holly Martinez de Andino June 16, 2014 We are hearing all too frequently about End of life issues and decisions that family members are having to deal with because of not being prepared for when the time comes for a loved one. I will discuss more in depth the issues, problems and solutions to making this seemingly painful and undiscussed topic something that will help make it less painful and more important to do before the time comes. Death
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