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Canvas Plagiarism Framework
LTI Class
Unit 2: Assignment: Presentation of Real-world Dilemma
Ethical Delemmas.pptx
Brittney McCloud
Document Details
Submission ID
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Submission Date
Mar 16, 2025, 4:59 PM CDT
Download Date
Mar 17, 2025, 7:09 PM CDT
File Name
Ethical_Delemmas.pptx
File Size
2.2 MB
10 Pages
536 Words
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31% Overall Similarity
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6 Not Cited or Quoted 27%
Matches with neither in-text citation nor quotation marks
0 Missing Quotations 0%
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2 Missing Citation 5%
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Top Sources
27% Internet sources
20% Publications
27% Submitted works (Student Papers)
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6 Not Cited or Quoted 27%
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27% Internet sources
20% Publications
27% Submitted works (Student Papers)
Top Sources
The sources with the highest number of matches within the submission. Overlapping sources will not be displayed.
1 Student papers
Australian Catholic University 10%
2 Student papers
Capella University 7%
3 Student papers
Herzing University 5%
4 Student papers
Unitek College, LLC 4%
5 Internet
arctichealth.org 2%
6 Internet
he02.tci-thaijo.org 2%
7 Internet
www.coursehero.com 2%
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[https://arctichealth.org/en/list?language_facet=English&name_facet=Torleif+Ruud&p=1&ps=20&q=mental+health](https://arctichealth.org/en/list?language_facet=English&name_facet=Torleif+Ruud&p=1&ps=20&q=mental+health)
[https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/nur-psu/citationstylelanguage/download/bibtex?publicationId=26782&submissionId=233286](https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/nur-psu/citationstylelanguage/download/bibtex?publicationId=26782&submissionId=233286)
[https://www.coursehero.com/file/214741292/HIM-252-Week-2-Discussionediteddocx/](https://www.coursehero.com/file/214741292/HIM-252-Week-2-Discussionediteddocx/)
Ethical
Dilemmas in
End-of-Life Care
Brittney McCloud
Herzing University
NU726-8C
Dr. Bradley Brossard
3/16/25
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Introduction to Healthcare Ethics
► Definition: “Healthcare ethics refers to moral principles guiding medical
practices and decision-making.”
► Importance: Ensures patient rights, dignity, and fair treatment.
► Four Core Principles: Autonomy, Beneficence, Non-Maleficence, and Justice.
► Ethical Challenges: Arise due to conflicting values, policies, or medical
uncertainties.
► Role of Nurses: Advocate for patients, uphold ethical standards, and navigate
dilemmas.
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Ethical Dilemma
Overview
► Dilemma: “Withholding or withdrawing life-
sustaining treatment in critically ill patients.”
► Context: End-of-life decisions in ICUs or
palliative care settings.
► Key Conflict: Balancing patient autonomy,
medical futility, and family wishes.
► Legal Considerations: Advance directives, Do
Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders.
► Emotional Impact: Affects healthcare
providers, patients, and families.
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Ethical Problem Analysis (Autonomy
vs. Beneficence)
► Autonomy: Patient’s right to make informed decisions about their care.
► Beneficence: Healthcare providers' duty to act in the patient’s best interest.
► Conflict: Patients or families may request life-prolonging measures despite
medical futility.
► Nurses' Role: Educate, support, and advocate for ethical decision-making.
► Legal Aspects: Informed consent, power of attorney, and living wills
7
3
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Ethical Problem Analysis
(Non-Maleficence vs.
Justice)
► Non-Maleficence: Avoiding harm by
preventing unnecessary suffering.
► Justice: Fair allocation of medical
resources, particularly in ICU
settings.
► Ethical Tension: Should resources
be used for futile treatments?
► Moral Distress: Nurses may feel
conflicted between duty and ethical
concerns.
► Ethics Committees: Help navigate
these dilemmas within healthcare
institutions
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Stakeholders –
Patients & Families
► Patients: Their wishes, dignity, and
quality of life must be considered.
► Families: Often struggle with
difficult choices, emotional
distress, and guilt.
► Religious & Cultural Views:
Influence perceptions of end-of-life
care.
► Ethical Challenge: Disagreements
between patients' wishes and family
preferences.
► Communication: Clear,
compassionate discussions are
essential
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Stakeholders –
Healthcare Providers
► Nurses: Provide bedside care,
emotional support, and advocacy.
► Physicians: Make medical
recommendations but face ethical
and legal pressures.
► Moral Distress: Arises when nurses
feel forced to participate in futile
care.
► Team Collaboration: Ethics
consultations can aid in decision-
making.
► Emotional Well-being: Burnout is
common due to frequent ethical
conflicts.
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Stakeholders –
Healthcare System &
Society
► Hospitals: Must balance ethical
considerations with legal risks and
policies.
► Insurance Providers: May limit or
influence treatment options.
► Public Policy: Laws surrounding
advance directives and DNR
orders vary.
► Resource Allocation: ICU beds,
ventilators, and funding impact
decision-making.
► Media Influence: Can shape
public opinion on controversial
healthcare issues.
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Conclusion
► Healthcare ethics guides complex
medical decision-making.
► End-of-life decisions involve
autonomy, beneficence, justice,
and non-maleficence.
► Stakeholders, including patients,
families, providers, and institutions,
face challenges.
► Ethics committees and
communication play a vital role in
resolving conflicts.
► Nurses must balance advocacy,
professional responsibilities, and
emotional well-being.4
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References
► Akdeniz, M., Yardımcı, B., & Kavukcu, E. (2021). Ethical considerations at the
end-of-life care. SAGE open medicine, 9, 20503121211000918.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/20503121211000918
► Childress, J. F., & Beauchamp, T. L. (2022). Common morality principles in
biomedical ethics: responses to critics. Cambridge Quarterly of Healthcare
Ethics, 31(2), 164-176.
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/cambridge-quarterly-of-
healthcare-ethics/article/common-morality-principles-in-biomedical-ethics-
responses-to-critics/F4A98DE572AD071D9567B74F17B5837D
► Wentworth, K. M., Dorfman, L., & Taddeo, J. (2020). Reactions of nursing
students when faced with violations of the American nurses association code
of ethics. Nursing education perspectives, 41(6), 364-366.
https://journals.lww.com/neponline/fulltext/2020/11000/Reactions_of_Nurs
ing_Students_When_Faced_With.11.aspx
1
2
4
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[https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/20503121211000918](https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/20503121211000918)
[https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/cambridge-quarterly-of-healthcare-ethics/article/common-morality-principles-in-biomedical-ethics-responses-to-critics/F4A98DE572AD071D9567B74F17B5837D](https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/cambridge-quarterly-of-healthcare-ethics/article/common-morality-principles-in-biomedical-ethics-responses-to-critics/F4A98DE572AD071D9567B74F17B5837D)
[https://journals.lww.com/neponline/fulltext/2020/11000/Reactions_of_Nursing_Students_When_Faced_With.11.aspx](https://journals.lww.com/neponline/fulltext/2020/11000/Reactions_of_Nursing_Students_When_Faced_With.11.aspx)
**## Plagerismchartbb.pdf**
Canvas Plagiarism Framework
LTI Class
Unit 2: Assignment: Presentation of Real-world Dilemma
Ethical Delemmas.pptx
Brittney McCloud
Document Details
Submission ID
trn:oid:::1:3184952686
Submission Date
Mar 16, 2025, 4:59 PM CDT
Download Date
Mar 17, 2025, 7:09 PM CDT
File Name
Ethical_Delemmas.pptx
File Size
2.2 MB
10 Pages
536 Words
3,899 Characters
Page 1 of 13 – Cover Page Submission ID trn:oid:::1:3184952686
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31% Overall Similarity
The combined total of all matches, including overlapping sources, for each database.
Match Groups
6 Not Cited or Quoted 27%
Matches with neither in-text citation nor quotation marks
0 Missing Quotations 0%
Matches that are still very similar to source material
2 Missing Citation 5%
Matches that have quotation marks, but no in-text citation
0 Cited and Quoted 0%
Matches with in-text citation present, but no quotation marks
Top Sources
27% Internet sources
20% Publications
27% Submitted works (Student Papers)
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Match Groups
6 Not Cited or Quoted 27%
Matches with neither in-text citation nor quotation marks
0 Missing Quotations 0%
Matches that are still very similar to source material
2 Missing Citation 5%
Matches that have quotation marks, but no in-text citation
0 Cited and Quoted 0%
Matches with in-text citation present, but no quotation marks
Top Sources
27% Internet sources
20% Publications
27% Submitted works (Student Papers)
Top Sources
The sources with the highest number of matches within the submission. Overlapping sources will not be displayed.
1 Student papers
Australian Catholic University 10%
2 Student papers
Capella University 7%
3 Student papers
Herzing University 5%
4 Student papers
Unitek College, LLC 4%
5 Internet
arctichealth.org 2%
6 Internet
he02.tci-thaijo.org 2%
7 Internet
www.coursehero.com 2%
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[https://arctichealth.org/en/list?language_facet=English&name_facet=Torleif+Ruud&p=1&ps=20&q=mental+health](https://arctichealth.org/en/list?language_facet=English&name_facet=Torleif+Ruud&p=1&ps=20&q=mental+health)
[https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/nur-psu/citationstylelanguage/download/bibtex?publicationId=26782&submissionId=233286](https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/nur-psu/citationstylelanguage/download/bibtex?publicationId=26782&submissionId=233286)
[https://www.coursehero.com/file/214741292/HIM-252-Week-2-Discussionediteddocx/](https://www.coursehero.com/file/214741292/HIM-252-Week-2-Discussionediteddocx/)
Ethical
Dilemmas in
End-of-Life Care
Brittney McCloud
Herzing University
NU726-8C
Dr. Bradley Brossard
3/16/25
Page 4 of 13 – Integrity Submission Submission ID trn:oid:::1:3184952686
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Introduction to Healthcare Ethics
► Definition: “Healthcare ethics refers to moral principles guiding medical
practices and decision-making.”
► Importance: Ensures patient rights, dignity, and fair treatment.
► Four Core Principles: Autonomy, Beneficence, Non-Maleficence, and Justice.
► Ethical Challenges: Arise due to conflicting values, policies, or medical
uncertainties.
► Role of Nurses: Advocate for patients, uphold ethical standards, and navigate
dilemmas.
5
3
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Ethical Dilemma
Overview
► Dilemma: “Withholding or withdrawing life-
sustaining treatment in critically ill patients.”
► Context: End-of-life decisions in ICUs or
palliative care settings.
► Key Conflict: Balancing patient autonomy,
medical futility, and family wishes.
► Legal Considerations: Advance directives, Do
Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders.
► Emotional Impact: Affects healthcare
providers, patients, and families.
6
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Ethical Problem Analysis (Autonomy
vs. Beneficence)
► Autonomy: Patient’s right to make informed decisions about their care.
► Beneficence: Healthcare providers' duty to act in the patient’s best interest.
► Conflict: Patients or families may request life-prolonging measures despite
medical futility.
► Nurses' Role: Educate, support, and advocate for ethical decision-making.
► Legal Aspects: Informed consent, power of attorney, and living wills
7
3
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Ethical Problem Analysis
(Non-Maleficence vs.
Justice)
► Non-Maleficence: Avoiding harm by
preventing unnecessary suffering.
► Justice: Fair allocation of medical
resources, particularly in ICU
settings.
► Ethical Tension: Should resources
be used for futile treatments?
► Moral Distress: Nurses may feel
conflicted between duty and ethical
concerns.
► Ethics Committees: Help navigate
these dilemmas within healthcare
institutions
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Stakeholders –
Patients & Families
► Patients: Their wishes, dignity, and
quality of life must be considered.
► Families: Often struggle with
difficult choices, emotional
distress, and guilt.
► Religious & Cultural Views:
Influence perceptions of end-of-life
care.
► Ethical Challenge: Disagreements
between patients' wishes and family
preferences.
► Communication: Clear,
compassionate discussions are
essential
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Stakeholders –
Healthcare Providers
► Nurses: Provide bedside care,
emotional support, and advocacy.
► Physicians: Make medical
recommendations but face ethical
and legal pressures.
► Moral Distress: Arises when nurses
feel forced to participate in futile
care.
► Team Collaboration: Ethics
consultations can aid in decision-
making.
► Emotional Well-being: Burnout is
common due to frequent ethical
conflicts.
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Stakeholders –
Healthcare System &
Society
► Hospitals: Must balance ethical
considerations with legal risks and
policies.
► Insurance Providers: May limit or
influence treatment options.
► Public Policy: Laws surrounding
advance directives and DNR
orders vary.
► Resource Allocation: ICU beds,
ventilators, and funding impact
decision-making.
► Media Influence: Can shape
public opinion on controversial
healthcare issues.
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Conclusion
► Healthcare ethics guides complex
medical decision-making.
► End-of-life decisions involve
autonomy, beneficence, justice,
and non-maleficence.
► Stakeholders, including patients,
families, providers, and institutions,
face challenges.
► Ethics committees and
communication play a vital role in
resolving conflicts.
► Nurses must balance advocacy,
professional responsibilities, and
emotional well-being.4
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References
► Akdeniz, M., Yardımcı, B., & Kavukcu, E. (2021). Ethical considerations at the
end-of-life care. SAGE open medicine, 9, 20503121211000918.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/20503121211000918
► Childress, J. F., & Beauchamp, T. L. (2022). Common morality principles in
biomedical ethics: responses to critics. Cambridge Quarterly of Healthcare
Ethics, 31(2), 164-176.
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/cambridge-quarterly-of-
healthcare-ethics/article/common-morality-principles-in-biomedical-ethics-
responses-to-critics/F4A98DE572AD071D9567B74F17B5837D
► Wentworth, K. M., Dorfman, L., & Taddeo, J. (2020). Reactions of nursing
students when faced with violations of the American nurses association code
of ethics. Nursing education perspectives, 41(6), 364-366.
https://journals.lww.com/neponline/fulltext/2020/11000/Reactions_of_Nurs
ing_Students_When_Faced_With.11.aspx
1
2
4
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[https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/20503121211000918](https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/20503121211000918)
[https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/cambridge-quarterly-of-healthcare-ethics/article/common-morality-principles-in-biomedical-ethics-responses-to-critics/F4A98DE572AD071D9567B74F17B5837D](https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/cambridge-quarterly-of-healthcare-ethics/article/common-morality-principles-in-biomedical-ethics-responses-to-critics/F4A98DE572AD071D9567B74F17B5837D)
[https://journals.lww.com/neponline/fulltext/2020/11000/Reactions_of_Nursing_Students_When_Faced_With.11.aspx](https://journals.lww.com/neponline/fulltext/2020/11000/Reactions_of_Nursing_Students_When_Faced_With.11.aspx)