Assessment of a

situation

A problem that requires

action is identified

Conflict exist betwen alternatives

Ethical
Action A Action B
conflict exist

Benefits consquences Benefits consquences

Consider principles of ethical theories

1) To bring the greatest pleasure to the most people

2) To perfom one’s duty:
 Duty to respect the patients autonomy
 Duty to promote good
 Duty to do no harm
 Duty to treat all people equally and fairly
 Duty to always be truthful
3) To do unto others as you would have thm do unto you
4) Ti promote the natural laws of god
5) To consider that which is best for the decision maker
 Select an alternatives

Take action and

communicate

Evaluate the outcome

acceptable unacceptable

Figure 4 -1 Ethical decision-making model