Model for Ethical Decision Making

An ethical issue is __________.

A situation that raises an ethical question about what is right or wrong.

An ethical dilemma involves __________.

A situation that raises an ethical question about what is right or wrong and involves a conflict of values.

Most people make ethical decisions based on __________.

Their thoughts or feelings.

Ethical decision making should involve __________ process.

A conscious rational process.

When faced with an ethical decision, ask yourself what the __________ is.

Situation.

Ethical decision making involves identifying the __________ and principles involved.

Values.

Motives in ethical decision making should include __________.

Personal values/principles.

Consulting a colleague can help you ask, 'How would I feel if __________ in this situation?'

I were the patient.

When considering options, it's important to identify the __________ and cons of each option.

Pro's.

After making an ethical decision, it's valuable to review what I __________ from this experience.

Learned.

In Ethical Situation #1, Tina saw Susan drop the vial in the __________ patient’s bag.

Wrong.

Mr. Smith often ties up the pharmacist with __________.

Questions.

When filling Mr. Smith's prescription, the assistant incorrectly informed him there were __________ side effects associated with the medication.

No.