Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Ethical Dilemmas II

Ethical Dilemmas II

Resolving an ethical dilemma in healthcare involves a systematic approach that considers every aspect of the issue, respecting both the patient's needs and values and the healthcare professional's ethical obligations. Here are potential steps to resolve an ethical dilemma:

Ethical Issues

Ethical Issues

Nurses are essential in patient care, upholding the ethical principles of their profession and effectively navigating ethical dilemmas. Neglecting ethical issues can lead to inadequate patient care, compromised therapeutic relationships, and moral distress among healthcare workers.
Ethical Concerns in Healthcare:

Ethical Dilemmas I

Ethical Dilemmas I

Ethical dilemmas in nursing are of utmost importance, as they often arise from the tension between adhering to core ethical principles and the practical realities of healthcare delivery. These dilemmas require nurses to navigate complex situations where competing ethical considerations pull them in different directions.
Let us explore some examples to understand the potentially complex moral decisions nurses face.
Take the case of caring for minors, particularly in areas related to reproductive...

Nursing Ethical Principles II

Nursing Ethical Principles II

Ethical principles are essential in guiding nurses to fulfill their responsibilities, focusing on the quality of nursing care and decision-making. These principles, including autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice, and fidelity, shape the ethical framework within healthcare settings.
Consider the following scenario, which illustrates how these principles are applied in the care of Mr. John, a fifty-year-old teacher diagnosed with metastatic liver cancer.
Initially, Mr. John's cancer...

Standards of Care II

Standards of Care II

Nurses bear specific legal responsibilities under several federal statutes, including:

Ethics and Bioethics

Ethics and Bioethics

Ethics is a philosophical study of moral actions. Ethics attempts to determine what is valuable for individuals and society. It examines the rational justification of moral judgments and analyzes what is morally just, fair, and right. Bioethics is a sub-discipline of applied ethics that analyzes the philosophical, social, and legal issues in life sciences and medicine. Ethical theories serve as a foundation for decision-making and represent the viewpoints from which people seek direction. They...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same journal

Experiences and Views of Dutch Protestant Pastors with Palliative Sedation in Their Pastoral Care at the End of Life.

The journal of pastoral care & counseling : JPCC·2026

Same journal

Panic and Pandemics: Addressing Collective Trauma.

The journal of pastoral care & counseling : JPCC·2026

Same journal

Burnout Syndrome among Catholic Clergy in Spain: Prevalence and Associated Factors.

The journal of pastoral care & counseling : JPCC·2026

Same journal

Dying with Dignity: The Need for Pastoral Care for Patients with Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders.

The journal of pastoral care & counseling : JPCC·2026

Same journal

Interfaith Spiritual Care in the Hospital Setting: Three Illuminating Encounters.

The journal of pastoral care & counseling : JPCC·2026

Same journal

Accompanying LGBTQIA+ Students in Faith-Based Education: A Reflection on Pastoral Care and Pedagogy.

The journal of pastoral care & counseling : JPCC·2026

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 19, 2026

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

Navigating the Ethical Tension Between Autonomy and Protection in Medically Assisted Dying: A Spiritual Care

Stephen Bernard Ubi^1,2

¹Vancouver School of Theology, Vancouver, Canada.

The Journal of Pastoral Care & Counseling : JPCC

|June 18, 2026

Summary

Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) in Canada presents ethical challenges balancing patient autonomy with protecting vulnerable individuals. Compassionate, interdisciplinary care is recommended, respecting patient dignity and provider conscience.

Keywords:

Patient autonomy ethical dilemma spiritual care vulnerable populations and informed consent

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 19, 2026

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

Area of Science:

Medical Ethics
Canadian Healthcare Law
Spiritual Care

Background:

Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) legalized in Canada in June 2016.
Legal framework has expanded eligibility to individuals with any irremediable medical condition.
Healthcare community shows division regarding MAiD for mental health conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

Examine ethical, legal, and spiritual dimensions of MAiD in Canada.
Analyze the ethical tension between patient autonomy and protecting vulnerable populations.
Investigate the impact of MAiD on healthcare providers' moral conscience and wellbeing.

Main Methods:

Review of Canadian MAiD legal framework evolution.
Analysis of ethical considerations for care providers and spiritual care providers.
Utilization of a case example and ethical frameworks.

Main Results:

MAiD eligibility has broadened significantly in Canada.
Healthcare providers face complex ethical dilemmas, including duty to 'do no harm'.
Spiritual care providers play a supportive, non-judgmental role, respecting diverse beliefs.

Conclusions:

Advocates for compassionate, patient-centered care for individuals experiencing persistent suffering.
Emphasizes the importance of honoring dignity and personhood with safeguards against abuse.
Recommends equitable, interdisciplinary care integrating ethics, spiritual support, and legal considerations.