Think about a time when you had to make a difficult decision. Perhaps you did not have the most popular perspective and were criticized for your decision. Perhaps you were asked to defend your decision. In these situations, the challenges of making difficult decisions can be alleviated with the use of an ethical-decision making model.
In this week’s discussion, you will explore various ethical decision-making models and adopt one that would best align with your career in the field.
First, begin by familiarizing yourself with some of the following resources on contemporary ethical decision-making models. You do not need to thoroughly read the following resources; simply become familiar with the models presented.
Anderson and Davies’ Multidimensional Ethical Decision-Making Model
Anderson, S. K. & Davies, T. G (2000). An ethical decision-making model: A necessary tool for community college presidents and boards of trustees. Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 24(9), 711-727. doi: 10.1080/106689200750034487
CORE-OPT Decision-Making Model/Four As of Ethical Practice
Bush, S. S. (2019). Use of practice guidelines and position statements in ethical decision making. American Psychologist, 74(9), 11511162. doi: https://doi.org/10.1037/amp0000519
ACA Ethical Decision-Making Model
Forester-Miller, H. & Davis, T. E. (2016). Practitioner’s guide to ethical decision making (Rev. ed.). Retrieved from https://www.counseling.org/docs/default-source/ethics/practioner-39-s-guide-to-ethical-decision-making.pdf?sfvrsn=10
Haslam and DePaul’s Model for Hip Fracture Patient
Haslam, L. & De Paul, V. (2019). Case study application of an ethical decision-making process for a fragility hip fracture patient. Canadian Geriatrics Journal, 22, 7-12. 10.5770/cgj.22.272.
Inggs and Christensen’s Ethical Decision Making Model for Patient Choice
Inggs, R., & Christensen, M. (2015). To Feed or Not to Feed: Using an Ethical Decision Making Model to Support Patient Choice. Singapore Nursing Journal, 42(3), 1721.
MEDSI Model
Lathrop, B. L., Cheney, T. B., & Hayman, A. B. (2014). Ethical decision-making in the dilemma of the intersex infant. Issues in Comprehensive Pediatric Nursing, 37(1), 2538. https://doi-org.libauth.purdueglobal.edu/10.3109/01460862.2013.855842
Decision-Making Model for Student Protests
Legodi, A. H. (2014). Ethical decision making model for student protests: A governance perspective. Journal of Business & Behavioral Sciences, 26(2), 5872.
METAP Model
Meyer-Zehnder, B., Albisser Schleger, H., Tanner, S., Schnurrer, V., Vogt, D. R., Reiter-Theil, S., & Pargger, H. (2017). How to introduce medical ethics at the bedside Factors influencing the implementation of an ethical decision-making model. BMC Medical Ethics, 18(1), 16. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12910-017-0174-0
Healthcare Executive Ethical Decision-Making Model
Nelson, W. A. (2015). Making Ethical Decisions. A six-step process should guide ethical decision making in healthcare. Healthcare Executive, 30(4), 4648. Retrieved from https://search-ebscohost-com.libauth.purdueglobal.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mdc&AN=26749991&site=eds-live
*For a complete listing of ethical decision-making model resources, including germinal work, please refer to the Unit 3 Reading and Resources.
Next, in the discussion, address the following:
Compare and contrast two models that interest you
Either select a model that you could potentially use in the field, OR develop an original model of your own
Develop a visual that illustrates your ethical decision-making model. This visual is something that you could share with your management team and staff someday in an effort to educate them on ethical decision-making
Paste your visual directly in the discussion board using your computer’s Copy/Paste functions (do not upload a file)
How can you take this week’s discussion topic and apply it in the real world?
Visual Tip: Ensure that your model aids the reader in the decision-making process. Remember, this model should illustrate ways that an individual could make an ethically challenging decision.
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