Posted: July 5th, 2016

Ethical dilemma encountered in the clinical settings.

Decision-making model

Uustal (1993) proposed a decision making model that provides concrete steps to arrive at a morally acceptable solution when faced with an ethical dilemma.

What type of ethical dilemma have you encountered in the clinical setting? How can the decision-making model identified by Uustal be applied to this situation? Be specific when describing each of the nine steps.

How do a nurse’s fundamental duties, as described by the Hippocratic Oath and Nightingale Pledge, influence a nurse’s practice.