Category: Ethics

  • Legal and Ethical Issues in Physical Therapy

    Table of Contents Legal Issues in the Case Study Medical Malpractice Legal Standard of Proof The Need for an Expert Recommendations Ethical Issues Raised References Legal Issues in the Case Study The provided claim against a physical therapist raises legal issues pertaining to the case scenario and the prevalence of malpractice issues in healthcare. One…

  • Security Issues in the 21st Century: An Ethical Challenge of Privacy

    In the current essay, a 21st-century ethical issue will be presented and discussed on how it can affect both the organization and society. For the paper, an ethical challenge of privacy was chosen, as it is one of the main problems of the modern world. Besides, changes that could have been made to prevent or…

  • Ethical Theories and Principles: Moral Dilemma Analysis

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction People have to make decisions every day in a variety of situations. Ethical theories exist to guide us through the depths of morality when the question of right or wrong presents itself. When the actions of a human and a professional might impact a person’s health,…

  • Police Administrators and Their Ethical Responsibility

    Table of Contents Introduction Social Responsibility and Public Interest Ethics and Repercussions Conclusion References Introduction The police force in the USA constitutes one of the three branches of the criminal justice system, with officers responsible for not only lawbreaker detainment and crime prevention, but for public safety too. With the responsibility for the maintenance of…

  • Courage vs. Recklessness: Morality and Ethics

    Table of Contents Introduction Similarities between Courage and Recklessness Differences between Courage and Recklessness Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Among the many moral virtues commonly appraised by humanity, some have contradictory meanings and imply controversial traits. In particular, the opposition of courage and recklessness has long been under discussion from the perspective of the similarities and…

  • Sex Workers and New Code of Ethics

    The existing social paradigm of redefining equality, respect, and human autonomy has resulted in the rapid need for reconsidering the commonly accepted code of ethics and the overall definition of ethics. Thus, in the article presented by Canadian sex workers’ rights advocate Valerie Scott (2017), the issue of legislation in the context of sex work…

  • Ethics in Social Work: Addressing Economic Inequality

    As global society begins recovering from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, it becomes clear to scholars and social workers that the legacy of the year 2020 will be long-standing economic inequality. The disease amplified the disparity based on race, income, occupation, and nationality. Therefore, there is a challenge that social workers must overcome…

  • Honesty and Engineering: Ethics Reference Guide

    Engineers are required to uphold the greatest levels of honesty and integrity since they are responsible for the public’s safety, health, and welfare. Engineers are required to follow and comply with a code of professional ethics, which includes upholding the highest ethical standards of conduct. The main engineering code also mentions honesty, stating that “…engineers…

  • The Basic Notions of Ethics

    Ethics Despite happiness cannot be called a clear subject of research, it has always interested scientists who would like to understand its nature and the factors that can make people happier. Thus, a lot of work has been performed to achieve this goal. Sometimes, the results are unexpected. In her article, Netburn (2016) tells about…

  • Ethical Issues: Appropriate Culturation

    Introduction In 2014 Christina Fallin posted a picture wearing a traditional Native American headwear with a tongue-in-cheek title “Appropriate Culturation” that sparked an online scandal. The controversy forced her music band, Pink Pony, to publish an official statement in response to the criticism. This essay will analyze the ethical issues with the case and potential…