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Module 2 Theories and Principles
Module Two
Ethical Decision Making
Theories and Principles
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Ethical theories provide framework for good moral judgment
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Understanding modern ethical theories will help you understand the basis for making good ethical decisions
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Duty Based EthicsDeontological Theory
Consequences Based EthicsTeleological Theory
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Deontological Theory
• “Deon” meaning duty
• Demonstrates respect for rules
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Teleological Theory
• “Telos” meaning end or goal
• Focuses on end result
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Deontological or Teleological
• I am very concerned about the outcome of a decision but less inclined to follow the rules if I am not happy with the outcome.f ppy
• The rules establish a fair and equitable resolution of any problem. I am comfortable following the rules and I am comfortable with the outcome.
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“The Ends Justifies the Means”
Teleological Approach
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Follow the Rules to the Outcome
Deontological Approach
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Deontological + Teleological =
Deonutilityy
or
Good Principles and Guidance
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All decisions are guided by a set of moral principles:
R t f A t• Respect for Autonomy,
• Beneficence,
• Nonmaleficence,
• Justice.
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Respect for Autonomy ‐ is the right of the client to make their own choices
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Respect for Autonomy
Relies on accurate informationRelies on accurate information presented to the client so an informed decision can be made
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Beneficence
Is an obligation to ensure the careIs an obligation to ensure the care provided is of benefit
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Nonmaleficence
Is doing no harm to a client’sIs doing no harm to a client s overall well being
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Beneficence and NonmaleficenceBeneficence and Nonmaleficencework together
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Justice
Justice maximizes fairness toJustice maximizes fairness to ensure resources are available to any and all who require them
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Two Types of Justice
Distributive
And
Comparative
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Distributive Justice
Allocation of health care resourcesAllocation of health care resources at the societal level
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Comparative Justice
Allocation of health services to the individual
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You work in an understaffed out‐patient physiotherapy facility. The facility is b k d d h l i i li O loverbooked and has a long waiting list. Only
one appointment is available within the next two weeks.
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You must choose between:
Ms Jones, a 29 year‐old spinal cord injured female who recently injured her shoulder and is having difficulty moving her wheelchair or
Mr Smith, a 70 year‐old male who recently had a knee replacement and needs rehabilitation to get him mobile and off a walker.
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Ethical Decision Making Rules and Duties
V it• Veracity • Fidelity • Conflict of Interest• Confidentiality
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Veracity
The duty to tell the truthThe duty to tell the truth
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FidelityThe duty
• To honour professional pcommitments
• Establish relationships of trust• Place the client’s interests ahead of our own
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Conflict of Interest
The duty to declare where theThe duty to declare where the client’s interests are not paramount
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Confidentiality
Th d i i liThe duty to maintain client confidentiality
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Virtue TheoryC ThCare Theory
Relational Ethics
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Virtue Theory
Moral Character or Moral Agent h d i d d i i kithat drives good decision making
What makes a person good also makes them do the right thing
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Care Theory and Relational Ethics are
alternate approaches to principle based ethics
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Care Theory
Related to justice and follows anRelated to justice and follows an empathetic approach
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Relational Ethics
Nurtures relationships with clientsNurtures relationships with clients
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Central Premise
Having good moral character, aHaving good moral character, a caring approach and nurturing relationship to your client with result in good ethical decisions.
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Remember:
Personal approaches influenced by Deontological or Teleological th i b ththeories or both
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Remember:
Modern ethical decision making has evolved to consider the i i l f A tprinciples of Autonomy,
Beneficence, Nonmaleficence and Justice
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Remember:
Rules and duties including Veracity, Fidelity, Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality
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Remember:
Virtue and Care theories and Relational ethics impact
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Understanding theories and principles of ethics a d p c p es o et cs
will lead to good decision making.
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