Navigating Health Care With a Moral Compass Using Professional Codes of Ethics and Moral Reasoning

Title

Navigating Health Care With a Moral Compass Using Professional Codes of Ethics and Moral Reasoning

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Publication Date

11-10-2011

Keywords

ethics, conflict, moral reasoning, mediation

Disciplines

Bioethics and Medical Ethics

Description

This interactive, case-based forum explores ways to help professionals manage conflicts between their personal values and the values held by their profession. What are the advantages and disadvantages of professional codes of ethics? How can moral reasoning and ethical theory be helpful? What kind of moral compass should a professional keep in his or her pocket?

Department

Biomedical Ethics

Comments

Allen M. Boyden, M.D. Memorial Lectureship

Navigating Health Care With a Moral Compass Using Professional Codes of Ethics and Moral Reasoning
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