Ethics

Question 1

7 Primary values of CNA code of ethics

Answer 1

Providing safe, compassionate, competent and ethical care
Promoting health and well-being
Promoting and respecting informed decision-making
Honouring dignity
Maintaining privacy and confidentiality
Promoting justice
Being accountable

Question 2

Relational Ethics

Answer 2

“Relational ethics encompasses the territory in which people come to reflect on, think about, and decide on their obligations and responsibilities to self and other. The reflections take into account personal and community values, morals, and preferences. A process of ethical reflection requires rationality, attunement to feelings and intuitions, and attention to care-in-relationships.”

Question 3

Relational Themes

Answer 3

Environment
Embodiment
Mutual Respect
Engagement

Question 4

Steps in Oberle and Raffin Bouchal (2009) ethical decision making Model

Answer 4

Assessing the ethics of the situation, relationships, goals, beliefs and values
Reflecting on and reviewing potential actions: Recognizing available choices and how these choices are valued
Selecting an ethical action: Maximizing the good
Engaging in ethical action
Reflecting on and reviewing this ethical action