Applying Ethical Frameworks in Practice



Applying Ethical Frameworks in Practice

Introduction

Ethical theories and moral philosophies of life provide the foundation of morality, of virtue and vice, right and wrong, of good and evil, in human action. It is noted that the terms used here qualify three moral fundamental ethical guidelines as pays attention respectively in the agent, the act or effect of human action. The principle of confidentiality as required secrecy keeping all private information entrusted to the patient's doctor or clinic staff during the course of the consultation and / or treatment of the patient, or any character deficiency observed in the patient. Given that the principle is not absolute, the duty of confidentiality may not be required in cases where the law requires the disclosure of private information to the supposed benefit of a common set or if necessary to protect the welfare of individuals or the community utilitarian considerations, as the consequences favorable treatment of confidentiality, and ethical considerations, such as the right to autonomy and thus to lend the principle of confidentiality almost universal acceptance in the field of medical ethics examine these two theories.

Discussion

My professional position regarding patient confidentiality in the given scenario is not very complex. Carol Hathaway, following the principles of bioethics, was in the dilemma to make the right decision at the right time. My personal view on the stance is that If she considers it advisable in the interest of the minor teenager not give confidential treatment, it must turn to other health care facilities without disclosing to parents confidentiality claim which has been made. In the case of STDs of a minor teenager, a referral to a multidisciplinary care (nurse, psychologist, and pharmacist) seems the most appropriate.

Ethical Implications of a Breach of Confidentiality

The very nature of STDs and some of the legal ...