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2213 Week 1
Chapters 1&2 and slideshow
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why must nurses be familiar with ethics and the law? | Nurses operate within standards and regulations that they need to be aware of. They have obligation to serve the common good of the public through the nursing role and ethical decisions |
| What is the difference between the law and ethics? | The law has a narrow scope that sets out a series of rules - the law is a support when the actions of the nurse fit within the rules established by the law. Ethics |
| Give an example of how what is ethical may not be legal. | |
| Give an example of how what is legal may not be ethical. | |
| Define morality | The tradition of beliefs and norms in a culture, religion, or society about right or wrong human conduct. |
| Define ethics | What is right and wrong and why what is the correct thing to do, under the circumstances. |
| Define ethical dilemmas | Arise when the best course of action is unclear - when strong moral reasons support each position. |
| Define values | An ideal that has significant meaning or importance to a person, people, cultural groups, and societies. |
| What are some values that structure Canadian healthcare systems? | - equality - individual rights - quality of life - human dignity |
| What are some sources that shape our values? | - People - Education - Religion - Environment - The media |
| What is value pluralism? | The idea that there are several values which may be equally correct and fundamental, and yet in conflict with each other. In nursing - respecting all values |
| Define normative ethical theories. | Theories developed to answer questions about what is right and wrong. |
| What is the virtue ethics theory? | Focused on "being" rather than "doing" The one who's character is more virtuous is more likely to make the right decision. We should be good (virtuous) people |
| What are the commonalities with virtue ethics and seven grandfather teachings? | Honesty Love/compassion Truth/Trustworthiness Respect/patience |
| What is the utilitarianism ethics theory? | Choose the best moral action that brings about the best consequesnces. *** Adopt the perspective of an indifferent, benevolent spectator*** Do the least harmful |
| What are the principles that would deicide if a consequence is good in utilitarianism? | - Happiness - Pleasure - Lives saved - Preference satisfaction |
| What is the ethical egoism theory? | Morality is about self-interest - do what promotes your self interest |
| What is the Devine command theory? | What we ought to do is divinely determined Morality originates from God/god(s) |
| Describe Kantian ethics. | Decisions must respect rational and autonomous persons. - Not to be treated like a tool |
| What is the meaning of Kant's second formulation of the categorical imperative? | Respect others and don't treat them like a tool. |
| What is the principlism ethical theory? | Ethics is about following ethical principles. |
| What are the 4 main ethical principles in healthcare? | Justice - Fairness Beneficence - Do good Nonmaleficence - Do no harm Respect for autonomy - free will - Veracity - honesty, and telling the truth - Fidelity - Keeping promises |
| What is prima facie | |
| Describe the feminist ethics of care. | - Relationships and power dynamics (vulnerabilities) matter - We are all dependent (in some ways, sometimes) - Relational autonomy - I am because we are |
| How would a feminist nurse practice nursing? | Liberal feminism - inclusivity, equal rights, equitable distribution of wealth and power Social feminism - examine the institutions that contribute to the oppression of women and other marginalized groups. Radical feminism - inverting patriarchy |
| What is the purpose of narrative ethics? | Sharing stories instead of case studies to get a clearer understanding of the ethical issues in them. |
| What are the indigenous principles for ethical behavior? | Non-interference - respect, autonomy Noncompetitiveness - cooperation, success of the group Emotional restraint - reduce conflict by controlling emotions Sharing - fairness, avoid greed, envy, pride, arrogance |
| What are the 7 sacred indigenous teachings of White Buffalo Calf Women | Humility Honesty Courage Truth Wisdom Respect Love |