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Ethical decision making in oncology: a case study approach

B R Ferrell, L M Rivera

    Cancer Practice
    |March 1, 1995
    PubMed
    Summary

    Healthcare professionals face complex clinical decisions, especially in oncology. This article explores bioethical principles (autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice) and a decision-making model for ethical patient care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Bioethics
    • Oncology Nursing
    • Clinical Decision-Making

    Background:

    • Healthcare professionals routinely encounter challenging clinical decisions, exacerbated by societal changes, technological advancements, and resource limitations.
    • Ethical considerations are paramount in patient care, particularly within the specialized field of oncology.
    • Nurses at an oncology conference expressed concerns regarding patient care situations with ethical implications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify fundamental principles of bioethics relevant to clinical practice.
    • To apply these bioethical principles to common situations encountered in oncology patient care.
    • To identify and address the ethical concerns of nurses in oncology.

    Main Methods:

    • Description of core bioethical principles: autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice.
    Keywords:
    Bioethics and Professional EthicsDeath and EuthanasiaEmpirical Approach

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  • Application of these principles to specific scenarios in oncology patient care.
  • Identification of ethical concerns raised by oncology nurses.

    • Main Results:

    • Bioethical principles provide a framework for analyzing complex patient care situations.
    • Oncology nurses face specific ethical dilemmas related to patient autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice.
    • A structured decision-making model can aid in resolving ethical challenges.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding and applying bioethical principles is crucial for healthcare professionals, especially in oncology.
    • Addressing nurses' expressed concerns can improve ethical patient care and support.
    • A decision-making model offers a practical tool for navigating ethical dilemmas in clinical practice.