Ethics CASE #1

Introduction to Ethics in the Healthcare Setting

Case Assignment

The doctrine of double effect says that the pursuit of good is not as acceptable if the harm that results is intended rather than merely foreseen (Lippert-Rasmussen, 2010). To some it is a nonabsolutist moral principle in which as long as significant good resulted from the action, it is allowable (Lippert-Ramussen, 2010). Scanlon believed that an act that leads to the death of an innocent person can never be justified by the good that results (Lippert-Ramussen, 2010). Scanlon's beliefs will be the focus of this assignment.

Tasks:

• What is the scenario?
• How does this demonstrate the Doctrine of Double Effect?
• Do you agree with the action taken? If not, what could have been done?
• What was Scanlon's view on the scenario?

Assignment Expectations

1. You will be expected to provide a scholarly basis for your response.
2. Your opinions must be justified with evidence from the literature.
3. References should be cited properly in the text of your essay (either in parentheses or as footnotes), as well as at the end.
4. Please support your discussions with scholarly support (3-5 references). Be sure to properly cite all references.
5. Be sure to apply critical thinking skills to the assignment components stated above- especially #3.
6. The page length for this assignment should be between 2 and 3 pages (not counting your title page and references). You should cite at least 3 references for your discussion. Be sure to properly cite all

    

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   Deshpande, S.P. (2009, Dec.). A Study of Ethical Decision Making by Physicians and Nurses in Hospitals. Journal of Business Ethics. (90)3, 387-397.

   Foster, C., Herring, J., Melham, K., & Hope, T. (2011). The double effect effect. Cambridge Quarterly of Healthcare Ethics, 20(1), 56-72.

   Goldworth, A. (2008, Oct.). Deception and the Principle of Double Effect. Cambridge Quarterly of Healthcare Ethics, 17(4), 471-473.

   Lippert-Rasmussen, K. (2010). Scanlon on the doctrine of double effect. Social Theory and Practice, 36(4), 541-564.

   Murray, John S, PhD, RN, U.S.A.F., N.C. (2010). Moral courage in healthcare: Acting ethically even in the presence of risk. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 15(3), 9-1G,2G,3G,4G,5G,6G,7G,8G,9G.references both within the text (at the end of paraphrased paragraphs) and at the end of your paper.