The document discusses the ethical principles and theories that shape the decisions of Jan Vincent F. Ballesteros. It provides examples of the ethical theories of utilitarianism and deontology. Utilitarianism is exemplified by soldiers fighting NPA to save the greatest number of people in Marawi. Deontology is exemplified by a nurse telling the truth to a patient regardless of the information, as it is their duty. The document also discusses why ethical dilemmas occur due to differing cultures, religions, and beliefs. Finally, it outlines important qualities for nurses, including being knowledgeable, compassionate, hardworking, and respectful.
The document discusses the ethical principles and theories that shape the decisions of Jan Vincent F. Ballesteros. It provides examples of the ethical theories of utilitarianism and deontology. Utilitarianism is exemplified by soldiers fighting NPA to save the greatest number of people in Marawi. Deontology is exemplified by a nurse telling the truth to a patient regardless of the information, as it is their duty. The document also discusses why ethical dilemmas occur due to differing cultures, religions, and beliefs. Finally, it outlines important qualities for nurses, including being knowledgeable, compassionate, hardworking, and respectful.
The document discusses the ethical principles and theories that shape the decisions of Jan Vincent F. Ballesteros. It provides examples of the ethical theories of utilitarianism and deontology. Utilitarianism is exemplified by soldiers fighting NPA to save the greatest number of people in Marawi. Deontology is exemplified by a nurse telling the truth to a patient regardless of the information, as it is their duty. The document also discusses why ethical dilemmas occur due to differing cultures, religions, and beliefs. Finally, it outlines important qualities for nurses, including being knowledgeable, compassionate, hardworking, and respectful.
The document discusses the ethical principles and theories that shape the decisions of Jan Vincent F. Ballesteros. It provides examples of the ethical theories of utilitarianism and deontology. Utilitarianism is exemplified by soldiers fighting NPA to save the greatest number of people in Marawi. Deontology is exemplified by a nurse telling the truth to a patient regardless of the information, as it is their duty. The document also discusses why ethical dilemmas occur due to differing cultures, religions, and beliefs. Finally, it outlines important qualities for nurses, including being knowledgeable, compassionate, hardworking, and respectful.
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Jan Vincent F.
Ballesteros BSN 2G BIOETHICS
1. Considering the basic principles of ethics and morality, what basic principle/s shape your decisions? As a person who value truthfulness and fairness, self-determination, kindness, and goodness. I can say That The basic principle of ethics and morality that shape my decisions are justice, autonomy, beneficence, and non-maleficence. These are the things that shape my decisions whenever I am facing a problem, trials, or an opportunity in life. These is what my parents taught me, and these basic principles really help me to think critically about the decisions that I’m going to make and view things in a wide variations so that I can make a decision that will not break this basic principles that my parents has taught me. 2. Give an example for ethical theory Utilitarianism? Justify Soldiers was sent to Marawi to fight for the NPA for them to save greatest number of people. This is an example of utilitarianism because the best action is the one that leads to the greatest amount of happiness for the greatest number of people. Utilitarianism is an ethical philosophy that an action is right if it promotes happiness for the majority of people. Soldiers will fight for the NPA to end the war and give peace and promotes happiness for the majority of the people especially to marawi people and the rest of the Philippines despites or regardless of the consequences that might happened 3. Give an example for ethical theory Deontology? Justify A nurse needs to tell the truth to the patient regardless of what the information it is since its part of their duty and obligation as a nurse. This is an example of deontological ethics since its is stated to the patents bill of rights that patient has a right to information regardless of what it is. a nurse must fallow his/her duty since its his/her obligation. Deontology is an ethical theory that uses rules to distinguish right from wrong. Deontology advises not to violate this rule so following the rules makes deontology easy to apply. 4. Why does ethical dilemma occur? Ethical dilemma occurs because people have different culture, religion, custom and belief which can cause ethical dilemma. People have their ethical philosophy and perspective which may differ from other people. 5. In your own idea, what may be the qualities needed by a nurse in the practice of nursing profession. I think that would be knowledgeable, compassionate, hardworking, critical thinking, communicator and respectful. As a person who’s always been in hospital before, I encountered nurses who has bad attitude, a nurse who just worked for money without sincereness and heart for the patient. one of the qualities of good nurses is willingness to put in the hard work it takes to meet their goals. At times, lengthy shifts spent on one’s feet make this career physically demanding. Yet, fueled by their passion and desire to help others, exceptional nurses put in the necessary effort. Ultimately, they value the job satisfaction that rewards their commitment and unsparing effort to do their work well. Second, Nurses must possess extensive knowledge to care effectively for their patients. Third is One of the most important qualities of a good nurse is compassion. Nurses will see patients suffer. Beyond simply offering a solution, they must be able to express compassion for patients and their families. This allows them to form meaningful relationships with their patients. Fourth, Nurses must know how to respect one another Jan Vincent F. Ballesteros BSN 2G BIOETHICS regardless of ethnicity, gender, race, custom and should be treated equally and fairly. Fifth is a nurse must know how to handle things through critical thinking skills and that person must communicate effectively so that misunderstanding can avoid and patients will truly understand any information. After all these qualities strengthen the trust people place in nurses and make all proud to say A nurse I am.
