Basic Ethical Principles

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is a truth that is a foundation for other truths.

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principle

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It is conceived as an agreement of thought and reality, an eventual verification (of hypothesis, theory, or doctrine), and consistency of thought with itself.

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principle

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__________________________ are principles.

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Law and Moral Ethics

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are basic truths that guide decision analysis and decision-making

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Legal and Ethical principles

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THIS CHAPTER LIMITS ITS PRESENTATION TO AND/OR DISCUSSION ON THE FOLLOWING BASIC ETHICAL PRINCIPLES:

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1. Stewardship
2. Totality
3. Double Effect
4. Solidarity
5. Cooperation
6. Communitarianism
7. Fidelity
8. Utility
9. Paternalism
10. Casuistry
11. Respect
    12.Veracity

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is a person appointed in the place or stead of another.

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steward or stewardess

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He/she takes charge of representing and protecting another’s interest, and sees to it that the service is to carried out faithfully.

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steward or stewardess

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connotes wholeness, completeness, or entirety.

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totality

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applies to any entity that is made up of parts that together constitute as a whole. But the whole is greater than any of its parts.

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principle of totality

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The principle contemplates on two effects or outcomes arising from the performance of an action.

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PRINCIPLE OF DOUBLE EFFECT

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The first or primary effect results from the ____________________________________________, while the secondary effect is only ______________________________________

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agent’s intent, desire wish or will; allowed, tolerated, or permitted.

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principle distinguishes performance of a good act that has both good and evil effects, from performance of an evil act so that good effect may result therefrom.

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PRINCIPLE OF DOUBLE EFFECT

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THERE ARE FOUR (4) CONDITIONS OR ELEMENTS TO CONSIDER OR FULFILL BEFORE AN ACTION WITH DOUBLE EFFECT IS JUSTIFIED, NAMELY:

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• The action done must be morally good, or at least morally indifferent or neutral
• The good effect must come directly from the action itself, and is not coming from or following as a consequence of secondary evil effect
• The good effect must be intended or willed and the evil/harm merely tolerated or allowed, with sufficient reason
• The good must outweigh or at least be equivalent in importance to the evil effect

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implies unity or fellowship, arising from common responsibility and interest.

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PRINCIPLE OF SOLIDARITY

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To be solid means to be firmly united.

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PRINCIPLE OF SOLIDARITY

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characterizes quality standing of any profession like nursing.

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PRINCIPLE OF SOLIDARITY

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a socio-ethical and political concept which states that it is fair and just that benefits and obligations are justly shared between members of the society.

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PRINCIPLE OF SOLIDARITY

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Agreement between and support for the members of a group.

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PRINCIPLE OF SOLIDARITY

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the responsibility for the healthcare of a person (unit) shared as a whole (entirety) by that person and a nurse or a nursing team.

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PRINCIPLE OF SOLIDARITY

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means to work together, to unite in producing a result, or desire, intend, or wish in a common thing.

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PRINCIPLE OF COOPERATION

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hen implies that one works with others in the performance of an act to accomplish a goal.

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PRINCIPLE OF COOPERATION

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“The end will not justify the means”

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PRINCIPLE OF COOPERATION

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Aims to preserve the balance between individual rights and social responsibilities, the moral integrity of a caring society, and the unique character of mutual trust between patients and healthcare personnel.

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PRINCIPLE OF COMMUNITARIANISM

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Individuals do not exist apart from society, and communities have a moral value that is independent of individuals.

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PRINCIPLE OF COMMUNITARIANISM

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views that emphasise character and virtue of the community.

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PRINCIPLE OF COMMUNITARIANISM

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acting with integrity and trustworthiness but also, in a professional context, nurses are expected to act in the best interest of their patients or clients.

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PRINCIPLE OF FIDELITY

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includes creating and maintaining trust in relationships.

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PRINCIPLE OF FIDELITY

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consistent with fulfilling the expectation that nurses will fulfill their professional obligations to provide safe, ethical, and competent care.

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PRINCIPLE OF FIDELITY

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the moral course is one that maximizes value over disvalue and seeks the greatest benefit for the greatest number.

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PRINCIPLE OF UTILITY

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n this framework, harm to some individuals may be acceptable for an overall net benefit to the group at large.

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PRINCIPLE OF UTILITY

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if you could sacrifice your life to save the lives of several other people then, other things being equal.

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PRINCIPLE OF UTILITY

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invites us to consider the immediate and the less immediate consequences of our actions.

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PRINCIPLE OF UTILITY

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asks us to look beyond self-interest to consider impartially the interests of all persons affected by our actions.

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PRINCIPLE OF UTILITY

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The belief that one should, on the basis of doing good for the patient, limit the patient’s personal autonomy

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PRINCIPLE OF PATERNALISM

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In the best sense, it is a conflict between the basic principle of autonomy and beneficence

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PRINCIPLE OF PATERNALISM

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Healthcare Professionals makes healthcare decisions without a patient's consent.

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PRINCIPLE OF PATERNALISM

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patients are not always capable of making their own healthcare decisions, as in cases of disability or illness.

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PRINCIPLE OF PATERNALISM

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a case-based method of reasoning.

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PRINCIPLE OF CASUISTRY

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aims at discovering what actions are good, wherever they occur.

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PRINCIPLE OF CASUISTRY

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a method of case reasoning especially useful in treating cases that involve moral dilemmas.

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PRINCIPLE OF CASUISTRY

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the basis of case law in common law, and the standard form of reasoning applied in common law.

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PRINCIPLE OF CASUISTRY

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the casuist might conclude that a person is wrong to lie in legal testimony under oath, but might argue that lying actually is the best moral choice if the lie saves a life (________________________ and others thus theorized a doctrine of ______________________). For the casuist, the circumstances of a case are essential for evaluating the proper response.

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Thomas Sanchez; mental reservation

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the intentional act of showing consideration for another person's interests and well-being.

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PRINCIPLE OF RESPECT

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Nurses recognize another human-being as someone with their own likes and dislikes, thoughts and ideas, and values and morals.

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PRINCIPLE OF RESPECT

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has been part of the foundation of excellent nursing care.

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PRINCIPLE OF RESPECT

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“A fundamental principle that underlies all nursing practice is respect for the inherent worth, dignity, and human rights of every individual“

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PRINCIPLE OF RESPECT

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Binds both the healthcare practitioner and the patient in an association of truth.

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PRINCIPLE OF VERACITY

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Patient must tell the truth in order that appropriate care can be provided.

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PRINCIPLE OF VERACITY

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The health practitioner needs to disclose factual information so that the patient can exercise personal autonomy.

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PRINCIPLE OF VERACITY

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a nurse's obligation to tell the truth is part of accountability.

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PRINCIPLE OF VERACITY

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to tell the truth—to never lie to patients or give them knowingly false reassurance, which is also lying.

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PRINCIPLE OF VERACITY