Moral relativism
Agapeistic ethics
Conflict of conscious
Moral uncertainty
Moral agent
Emotional distancing
Moral dogmatism
Self interest
Justice
Moral pluralism
Moral distress
Dilemma
A philosophy that asserts there is no global, absolute moral law that applies to all people, for all time, and in all places but espouses a qualified view in the areas of individual moral practice where personal and situational encounters supposedly dictate the correct moral position.
Is the assumption there are many moral truths, not just one, and they may conflict with one another.
A being who is capable of acting with reference to right and wrong.
Occurs when an individual is unsure whether there exists a moral/ethical dilemma or unsure which principles apply
Allows the individual to separate the client into clinical and social parts so that they can ignore the dependence of the client upon the nurse in the guides of clinical objectivity
Refers to the just and equitable distribution of benefits and burdens amongst members of society.
A complex or perplexing situation involving individuals requiring an action or decision of which there is no clear, desirable or simple solution.
Deeply held personal views of a health professional clash with reasoned and reasonable (health or otherwise) related decisions.
Being in a situation where the individual’s moral values are compromised.
Ethical school of thinking related to love, sympathy and caring towards others.
Acting according to personal gain, whilst not immoral can on occasions be selfish in its motivation.
The holding of a moral belief without being willing to discuss it, or to offer any reasons to support it, or to consider any opposing viewpoint.
