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Nutrition in Clinical Practice, Vol. 21, No. 2, 113-117 (2006)
DOI: 10.1177/0115426506021002113
© 2006 The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition

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A Quick Guide to Ethical Theory in Healthcare: Solving Ethical Dilemmas in Nutrition Support Situations

Suzie Ferrie, RD, CNSD, BSc, Grad Dip Food Sci, MND

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Missenden Road, Camperdown New South Wales, Australia

Correspondence: Suzie Ferrie, RD, CNSD, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Missenden Road, Camperdown NSW 2050, Australia. Electronic mail may be sent to suzie.ferrie{at}cs.nsw.gov.au.

Ethical dilemmas can be challenging for the nutrition support clinician who is accustomed to evidence-based practice. The emotional and personal nature of ethical decision making can present difficulties, and conflict can arise when people have different ethical perspectives. An understanding of ethical terms and ethical theories can be helpful in clarifying the source of this conflict. These may include prominent ethical theories such as moral relativism, utilitarianism, Kantian absolutism, Aristotle's virtue ethics and ethics of care, as well as the key ethical principles in healthcare (autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice). Adopting a step-by-step approach can simplify the process of resolving ethical problems.


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