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Module 4 Decision Making Framework
Module Four
Ethical Decision Making Framework
Module 4 Decision Making Framework
Module FourEthical Decisions in your practice require aEthical Decision Making
Framework
your practice require a number of considerations
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Ethical Decision MakingEthical Decision Making Framework has Six Steps
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Ethical Decision Making Framework
1. Understand the nature of the issue
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Ethical Decision Making Framework
2. Describe the issue in detail
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3. Consider relevant factors
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Ethical Decision Making Framework
4. Generate a list of optionsp
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5. Choose the best optionp
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5. Review
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Ethical Decision Making Framework
1. Understand the nature of the issue
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Is it an Ethical Problem or Ethical Dilemma?
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Ethical Problems
• Present a clear choice between i h dright and wrong
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Ethi l P bl i l dEthical Problems include:
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Moral Temptation
Temptation to make the wrong choice because personal gain given priority
Examples:
• Altering billing records• Exaggerating professional credentials• Intimate relations with a client
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Is your decision Legal?
Are you about to breaks any laws, codes or standards?
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Gut Reaction Test
Front Page Test
The Mom Test
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Moral Distress
• You know there is a problem b d f kibut are prevented from taking the right action
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Moral Distress is that uneasy feeling when youfeeling when you know something is not right
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Moral Silence
• Occurs when something isOccurs when something is wrong but no one speaks up
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Usually the right decision is clear and a framework is not needed for an ethical problem
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Ethical Dilemmas DO requireEthical Dilemmas DO require a decision framework
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Ethical Dilemmas
• Are complicated because theyAre complicated because they are usually right vs. right
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Module 4 Decision Making Framework
1. Identify the Dilemma
• Judge between competing i i lprinciples
• Ensure they are grounded in relevant standards, moral duties and ethical principles
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2.Map Out The Issue
• Determine individualsDetermine individuals involved
• Understand individuals’ relationships
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• Who else needs to beWho else needs to be involved
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3. Document Relevant Factors
• Facts• Lawsa s• Standards• Ethical principles• Clinical issues• Client preferences• Quality of life
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4. Generate a List of Options
• Be creative
• Verify if chosen option is consistent with the foundational ethical principles
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Knee Surgery Dilemma Options:
• Explain that you cannot id i l fprovide special favours
• Call the surgeon and set up the appointment
• Clarify procedure to expedite appointment
• Call family physician
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Can I defend my position to myself and others?
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5. Choose an Option Then Implement
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6. Follow‐up
• Re‐evaluate the situation
• Have all the issues been dealt with
• Will there be a re‐occurrence
• Revisit if changes need to be made
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Solving an ethical dilemma follows a step‐wise frameworkfollows a step wise framework
to ensure a successful outcome
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