Question | Answer |
define individual (REALM) | The
individual realm is concerned
with the good of the
patient/client and focuses on
rights, duties, relationships,
and behaviors between individuals.
It deals with the
least complex problems. |
define institutional/organizational (REALM) | The
institutional/organizational
realm is concerned with the
good of the organization and
focuses on structures and systems
that will facilitate organizational
or institutional
goals. |
define societal (REALM) | The societal realm is
concerned with the common
good and is the most complex
realm. |
moral sensitivity (INDIVIDUAL PROCESS) | involves
recognizing, interpreting,
and framing ethical situations. |
moral judgement (INDIVIDUAL PROCESS) | Moral judgment requires
deciding on right versus
wrong actions. This process
involves generating
options, selecting, and applying
ethical principles. |
moral motivation (INDIVIDUAL PROCESS) | Moral motivation places a
priority on ethical values
over other values, such as
self-interest, status, or financial
gain. Professionalism
is a primary “motivator”
for ethical behavior. |
moral courage (INDIVIDUAL PROCESS) | Moral courage involves
implementing the chosen
ethical action, including
the development a plan
and perseverance in the
face of barriers and adversity. |
issue/problem (ETHICAL SITUATION) | Important values are present or may be challenged. |
dilemma (ETHICAL SITUATION) | Two alternative courses of action may be taken,
both of which fulfill an important duty, and it is not
possible to fulfill both obligations. Kidder21 describes
this as a “right versus right” decision. |
distress (ETHICAL SITUATION) | You know the right course of action but are not authorized or empowered to perform it. Note-may present as a later “complication” of any of the ethical situations. Ethical distress is often identified during the implementation phase of decision-making. |
temptation (ETHICAL SITUATION) | Involves a choice between a “right” and a “wrong,”
and in which you may stand to benefit from doing
the wrong thing. Kidder describes this as a “right
versus wrong” situation. |
silence (ETHICAL SITUATION) | Ethical values are challenged, but no one is
speaking about this challenge to values. This may
actually be the course taken by an individual who
is experiencing moral distress. |