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ethics
lecture 3 chapter 4
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Health Care
Professional
02/20/2010

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Define ethical dilemma
Definition

Conflict between moral obligations that are difficult to  reconcile

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List all 3 of Kohlberg's levels and the stages in moral devlopment
Definition

3 levels and 6 stages

  • level 1: Preconventional

              stages 1 and 2 children

  • level 2: Conventional

              stages 3 and 4 adults

  • level 3: Postconventional, Autonomous, or Principled

               stages 5 and 6 aspire to reach

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Compare Kohlberg and Rest theories
Definition

Kohlberg stressed; cultural and societal influences

Rest emphasized; education and personal experience

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List the 5 steps of decision making
Definition
  1. Identifying the Problem
  2. Listing the Alternatives
  3. Selecting the Course of Action
  4. Acting on the Decision
  5. Evaluating the Action

 

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When solving an ethical dilemma what should your course of acion be guided by?
Definition
  • Justify the chosen action
  • Code of ethics, mission statement, etc.
  • Practice act, penal codes, etc.

 

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How can the code of ethics influence your decision making?
Definition

Must have moral sensitivity

Moral motivation

Moral character

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According to James Rest what 3 things affect moral thinking and moral behavior?

Definition

Must have moral sensitivity

Moral motivation

Moral character

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