Category: Ethical Dilemma

Circumcision Ethical Dilemma and Nurses Role in It Introduction Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin of a male childs penile skin. In some African tribes, this ritual takes place in girls as well, namely, circumcision of the clitoris and the labia minora. However, this paper focuses on the procedure in males. Circumcision of…

Ethical Dilemma: Euthanasia Table of Contents Introduction Ethical Dilemma Core Beliefs Resolution Evaluation Comparison Conclusion References Introduction Among many ethical challenges, the bio-medical revolution is forcing upon individuals today is the question of euthanasia and the values that should be used to make ethical decision-making with respect to this practice (Dennis, 2009). Indeed, debates about…

Ethical Dilemmas in Nursing by Rainer The problems of ethical regulation of modern nursing practice are relevant today. The ethical dilemmas that a nurse may face are varied, and understanding the core concepts behind them will help the nurse find solutions to these issues (Butts & Rich, 2019). Rainer et al. (2018), in their integrative…

Euthanasia as a Medical Ethical Dilemma Working in the medical field does not only mean solving complex clinical cases associated with severe illnesses. It also includes the ethical dilemmas faced by both experienced doctors and young nursing staff. These involve controversial situations related to the life and well-being of the patient. Such situations are formulated…

Ethical Dilemmas Faced by Oncology Nurses Ethical issues arise when decisions conflict with moral principles within an organization, institution, or society. There are many dilemmas faced by oncology nurses, such as the use or withdrawal of life support therapies. It is wrong issue because nurses lack the right to use or withdraw life support machines…

A Pig Heart Transplant for a Person: An Ethical Dilemma Introduction An ethical dilemma is a scenario in which two aspects of a situation have a moral collision, and none is better than the other. An ethical dilemma is usually characterized by colliding views that have principled and moral backing, and thus, a choice is…

Ethical Dilemmas in Healthcare Practioners that professionally operate in various fields of activity that are connected to ethical decision-making can face contradictory situations. In order to elaborate efficient and effective guidelines for specialists in the sphere of psychotherapy, it is obligatory to recognize the key theoretical notions and concepts. Ethics codes exist to ensure ethical…

Medical Gatekeeping and Related Ethical Dilemmas Both the pro and con sides of gatekeeping take advantage of the doctors de facto role as the gatekeeper for patient access to services. However, the objectives are not mainly in the patients best interests. The moral dilemmas come into play when these other interests compromise the patients faith…

Ethical Dilemma in Nursing Table of Contents Definition of Ethical Nursing Practice The Basis or Framework for Definition The Difference between Legal and Ethical Nursing Practice References Definition of Ethical Nursing Practice An Ethical Nursing Practice is a decision-making challenge between two potential normative choices, neither of which is undoubtedly desirable to a nurse. Typically,…

Nursing Ethical Dilemmas  Balancing Morality and Practice Introduction Life is full of ethical dilemmas and almost every day people have to make tough decisions to face their careers, professions, or callings. Whether one is a parent, clergy, spouse, or someone in a professional career like nursing, s/he has to make certain decisions to contain…