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    presenting harm to others (Welfel‚ 2012). The counselor must consider how disclosure interacts with the nonmaleficence principle: if the counselor comes to believe that non-disclosure of Makena’s HIV-positive status could lead to actions directly harming Levi‚ she must consider disclosing. If the counselor is able to encourage Makena to self-disclose by encouraging her autonomy over the situation‚ nonmaleficence may become less of a consideration for immediate

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    This paper will look for the way in which the code of ethics for Human Services expresses such values as Integrity‚ Respect for others‚ Responsibility‚ Justice‚ Beneficence and nonmaleficence‚ and compassion. "The primary mission of the social work profession is to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic human needs of all people‚ with particular attention to the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable‚ oppressed‚ and living in poverty. A historic and defining feature of social

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    Ethical Principles Related To the Needle Exchange Program Jaimi Kilcrease Community Health Nursing‚ N141 Department of Nursing California State University‚ Fresno September 29‚ 2013 When I first heard about the Needle Exchange Program (NEP) several years ago‚ my thoughts were about how it was wrong to help people use drugs by providing a means for them to obtain clean needles. I struggled with morality and ethical principles that were at play in this program. Helping individuals

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    (Model‚ 2007) helps a nurse to encounter such dilemmas. The first principle‚ nonmaleficence‚ or do no harm‚ it is directly tied to a nurse ’s duty to protect the patient ’s safety. The second principle is beneficence and is at the heart of everyday nursing practice. Each of the following forms of beneficence requires taking action by helping to prevent harm‚ removing harm and promoting good. The principle of beneficence may bring attention to ethical issues when there is conflict between what is

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    Part I: Kitchener (1984) identified five moral principles that are viewed as the cornerstone of our ethical guidelines. The five principles‚ autonomy‚ justice‚ beneficencenonmaleficence‚ and fidelity. 1. Autonomy is the principle that addresses the concept of independence. The essence of this principle is allowing an individual the freedom of choice and action. It addresses the responsibility of the counselor to encourage clients‚ when appropriate‚ to make their own decisions and to act on

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    Running Head: Ethical Analysis Paper When Patient Care Conflicts with Moral‚ Ethical‚ and Legal Boundaries Ethical Analysis Paper NURS 4080 Trends and Issues Austin Peay State University Gregory A. Wood March 18‚ 2005 When Patient Care Conflicts with Moral‚ Ethical‚ and Legal Boundaries There are many situations that cause ethical dilemmas in the scope of nursing practice. One such situation that is encountered repeatedly is that in which a patient has no living will or advance directive

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    or ethical judgment‚ and capable of right and wrong action. (Merriam-Webster) According to our book the moral principles of ethics that are involved in removing Margie’s pacemaker are: • Beneficence- is the principle of doing good‚ demonstrating kindness‚ showing compassion‚ and helping others. • Nonmaleficence- is an ethical principle that requires caregivers to avoid causing patients harm. • Justice- is the

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    Kitchener’s Ethical Principles Nonmaleficence: Do No Harm -the avoidance of harm to others (both psychological and physical harm) (both intentional and unintentional harm) The ethical obligation to intervene increases with the magnitude and risk of harm. Beneficence: Act to Benefit Others -the obligation to make a positive contribution to another’s welfare -the promotion of personal growth -Beneficence often needs to be balanced against doing harm

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    First‚ it will allow Jane to realize she has not made the proper arrangements for her clients while she is out of town. If she realizes this‚ it will reduce the risk of harming her clients and her counselor client relationship (nonmaleficence & beneficence). It will allow her clients to know whom to contact in an emergency and will not harm her relationship with her clients so that they will still be able to trust her (fidelity). It will also potentially allow her to realize she may have

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    Ethics is part of the framework in the practice of every profession. The term ‘ethics’ has several meanings associated to it. It may refer to a method of inquiry that helps people understand the morality of human behavior‚ beliefs and practices of a group or the expected standard of moral behavior of a specific group as described by their code of professional ethics (Berman 83). With nursing being a reputable profession‚ it is but expected that it has its own set of ethical standards thus called

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