We all have our strengths and weaknesses. I still have yet to find personally what my strengths are, but based on what I have learned from the Ethical Lens Inventory I found that one of my strengths is my gift of justice. Because I am a fair person, I do my best to work for what is just for everyone. I believe in finding solutions to things and helping people in a positive and beneficial manner. I try to avoid conflicts and protect the least advantaged without creating unnecessary hassles for the rest.
Meta ethics tries to make sense of the terms and concepts used in ethical theories. Some people believe that ethical language is extremely meaningful as they argue it is essential to be able to define terms such as “good” and “bad” before we can even begin to discuss ethical theories. However others disagree with this and argue that moral statements are subjective so cannot be meaningful as they cannot be described as either true or false. Those who hold cognitive theories about ethical language would argue that ethical statements are meaningful as they are about facts and can therefore be proved true or false. Ethical Naturalism is a cognitive theory of Meta ethics which holds the belief that ethical statements are the same as non ethical ones, so can be verified or falsified in the same way.
This is an unconvincing argument, relative ethics, the belief that an action can sometimes be wrong but in other circumstances may be right, are very fair, it takes everyone’s personal issues into account, making sure each circumstance is treated differently and allowing the decision on what to do is the best for that situation, this makes sure the right thing can be done for the individual person. An example of this is would be deciding whether to have an abortion, absolute ethics would say this would not be allowed as it is wrong to take a life, no matter how young, however as relative ethics allows you to base the decision on the best thing to do, an abortion may be allowed, especially if the mother has been raped and not able to live with the burden of that child, the child has a disability and may leave an unhappy, painful and unfulfilling life or the mother is too young and would be unable to look after the child to a high enough standard, as well as all the other reasons that may warrant an abortion, this all supports situation ethics, making sure the most loving thing to do is done and utilitarianism, making sure that everyone is happy. Relative ethics also supports equality; this makes it fair for everyone, no matter what their belief or opinion. It also means that no one’s opinion can be treated better or be seen as right compared to others. This is also incorporated in cultural diversity, the fact that opinions and what is seen as right or wrong, differs from cultures however they are both equally correct and right.
Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. Dignity is a concept used in moral, ethical, legal, and political discussions to signify that a being has an innate right to be valued and receive ethical treatment. In the case of Sandra it does not really give too much detail on how treatment was performed it just tells us that the doctor made the decision to proceed with treatment. I assume this is the example to go by and so in response to this particular question respect, empathy and dignity played a big role in the doctors’ decision to proceed with treatment. The doctor saw the quality of life and therefore respected Sandra’s life so much that he went ahead with treatment.
Active participation means that they are not just recipients of care but involved in it and supported to be as independent as possible. Again this is empowering and it encourages them to be more aware of potential dangers. Promoting choices and rights shows that carers respect individuals. It might mean acknowledged individuals rights to take risks, accepting choices that the carers might not make for themselves, checking that the individual has full information to make choices etc. It also means understanding your duty of care, maintaining confidentiality etc.
Equality also means being equal no matter what you race, gender, age, disability, religion, cultural differences and sexual orientation. By eliminating prejudice and discrimination we can deliver a service that is fair and personal to the individuals which promotes a happy environment were the residents feel safe to be themselves no matter what. Inclusion is a sense of belonging, feeling included, respected, valued for who you are, feeling a level of support from those around you. There are two main models of practice underpinning equality and diversity. Inclusion, the equal opportunities model and the difference and diversity model.
Therefore, I agree with euthanasia protestors. Instead of ending someone’s life in order to prevent any more suffering, we should alleviate pain by improving our hospice care and making our healthcare system more affordable. Let us not lose our humanity by valuing life from the best ethical rules possible. In conclusion, the severity and the complexity of the euthanasia debate indicate why euthanasia is the most active area of research in contemporary bioethics. While some people strongly believe that euthanasia should be legalized, other people insist that euthanasia is literally a type of murder.
The meaning of the word equality is that all individuals have the same value but it still doesn't mean that they all should be treated in the same way. In the health and social care settings equity is about to ensure that all individuals have fair and equal accesses to services like doctors, medication and also treatment, it also means that the needs from service users should be treated in a fair way and receive equal treatment form the doctors, medication and services. Next in the topic is DIVERSITY The concept of diversity is to accept and respect. It means understanding that each individual is unique, and recognizing our individual differences. These can be along
• Autonomy: this means a person choice has got to be respected not matter what. • Beneficence: this means health care professional should act in a way that is beneficial to the patient; this could involve costs and risks. • Non-maleficence; this means that any harm caused by treatment or involvement this should not outweigh the benefits of any treatment. Putting the individual at the heart of service provision This provides active support which consistent with the beliefs culture and preferences of the individual. It also supports individuals in expressing their needs and preferences.
This could be regarded as the distribution of moral justice, choosing on which principle they are morally obliged to follow (Steinbock, 2007, p22). “When principles contingently conflict, no supreme principle is available in the four-principle approach to determine an overriding obligation. Therefore, discretionary judgment becomes an inescapable part of moral thinking in our approach” (Beauchamp, 2010, p44). The respect for autonomy obliges health care professionals to ensure patients understand all the information they require enabling them to make an informed choice. If patients have the understanding to make an informed choice then the professional must respect the autonomous choices they make (Childress, 1990).