Purchase Solution

Ethical and Spiritual Decision Making

Not what you're looking for?

Ask Custom Question

The practice of health care providers at all levels brings you into contact with people from a variety of faiths. This calls for knowledge and acceptance of a diversity of faith expressions.

The purpose of my work is to complete a comparative ethical analysis of George's situation and decision from the perspective of two worldviews or religions: Christianity and any other second religion. For the second faith, I have to choose a faith that is unfamiliar to me. Examples of faiths to choose from include Sikh, Baha'i, Buddhism, Shintoism, etc.
In the comparative analysis, I need to address all of the worldview questions in detail for Christianity and the second selected faith. The questions are:
1.Describe a worldview
2.Define the four major concepts of the nursing metaparadigm according to the modern, postmodern and biblical worldviews
3.Describe how this struggle between worldviews affects your nursing practice
4.Identify the worldview reflected in a nursing theory

Provide some ethical analysis based upon the different belief systems, reinforcing major themes with insights gained from any research, and answering the following questions based on the research:
1. How would each religion interpret the nature of George's malady and suffering? Is there a "why" to his disease and suffering? (i.e., is there a reason for why George is ill, beyond the reality of physical malady?)
2. In George's analysis of his own life, how would each religion think about the value of his life as a person, and value of his life with ALS?
3. What sorts of values and considerations would each religion focus on in deliberating about whether or not George should opt for euthanasia?
4. Given the above, what options would be morally justified under each religion for George and why?
5. Finally, present and defend your own view.
Support your position by referencing at least three academic resources.

Attachments
Purchase this Solution
Solution Summary

Ethical and spiritual decision making is examined.

Solution Preview

http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:zhjNmr_n_KsJ:https://thekidnurse.wordpress.com/2012/02/12/a-christian-worldview-and-the-four-nursing-metaparadigms/&num=1&hl=en&gl=us&strip=1&vwsrc=0

http://www.peoi.org/Courses/Coursesen/nursepractice/nursepractice2.html

https://www.nursingtimes.net/roles/nurse-educators/nursing-with-dignity-part-2-buddhism/205660.article

The practice of health care providers at all levels brings you into contact with people from a variety of faiths. This calls for knowledge and acceptance of a diversity of faith expressions. The purpose of my work is to complete a comparative ethical analysis of George's situation and decision from the perspective of two worldviews or religions: Christianity and any other second religion. For the second faith, I have to choose a faith that is unfamiliar to me. Examples of faiths to choose from include Sikh, Baha'i, Buddhism, Shintoism, etc.
In the comparative analysis, I need to address all of the worldview questions in detail for Christianity and the second selected faith. The questions are:
1.Describe a worldview

Buddhist worldview is predicated upon peace and harmony through meditation and enlightenment, which is attained by living a life that is pure and ethical as well as full of good deeds for humanity and your fellow man. There is a theme that promulgates freedom from suffering, which can be attained by Buddhists through the use of wisdom, morality, and meditation. Therefore, this worldview treats healthcare as a good deed for mankind wherein skillful actions conducted by Buddhists that alleviate the suffering of others from pain and death would constitute good and moral acts that result in the Buddhist achieving greater enlightenment. The religion doesn't have any Gods', and instead focuses upon human beings that are mindful of their actions and attempt to live a life that is pure, ethical, and abides by divine acts of kindness to fellow humans while remaining humble.

2.Define the four major concepts of the nursing metaparadigm according to the modern, postmodern and biblical worldviews

In reference to the four major concepts of the nursing metaparadigm, which consist of nursing, person, environment, and health, Christianity is alleged by its followers to embody the necessary worldview that elicits the most compassionate and caring form of nursing. In accordance to this belief, Christians are adherents to the viewpoints of Jesus Christ, who was insistent ...

Solution provided by:
Stephen Washington, MS
Education
  • BS, Sam Houston State University, 1903 University Avenue, Huntsville, Tx 77340
  • MS, Prairie View A&M University
Recent Feedback
  • "awesome"
  • "awesome"
  • "Awesome appreciate the assistance."
  • "Thanks awesome. more to follow"
  • "awesome, Thanks for the assistance"
Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
Fibromyalgia

This quiz provides a brief overview of Fibromyalgia. Research is currently evolving regarding this diagnosis.

Test your health planning and program evaluation knowledge

Health planning and program evaluation is an important aspect of the Health Sciences' field. Organizations and communities must understand the needs of their audiences, and a way to obtain this datum is through proper design and assessment. This quiz will test your ability to understand the importance of planning and evaluation in the health sector.

Crohn's Disease

How much do you know about this condition?

Labor and Delivery

Do you know about the stages of delivery? Find out with this quiz!

Celiac Disease

This quiz will provide a brief introduction to Celiac Disease. Questions will focus on definitions and symptoms.

View More Free Quizzes
Related BrainMass Solutions

  • Ethical Dilemmas and Behavioral Outputs

    Try and identify the ethical theories in play that will deter such decision making to assist sin resolving the tension once customers realize such behavior, i.e.

  • potential challenges in the treatment of Euthanasia patient

    McClain et al. also found that spiritual well-being provides protection against end-of-life despair" (114). Rationale decision making is also a challenge for some patients.

  • Ethics influence on nursing care

    The ethics influence on nursing care are examined.The personal values that influence approaches to ethical issues and decision making.

  • organizational and cultural values in decision making in process

    In addition, conflict resolution and effective communication are necessary to assist in a swift but intelligent resolution of the ethical dilemmas. Conclusion Effective and ethical decision-making is a very complex process.

  • Respect for People's Rights, Dignity, and Diversity

    It also means there should be full involvement and participation of people using their services in ways that empowers them in decision making.

  • Nursing Theory

    of Ethics implemented by most, if not all, professional healthcare organizations, which are intended to direct professional behavior (e.g., decision making in all professional judgments should be subjected to a stringent ethical decision making process

  • Personal Nursing Ethics

    Reflect and share your own personal thoughts regarding the morals and ethical dilemmas you may face in the health care field. How do your personal views affect your behavior and your decision making?

  • Five or more values used in business decision making

    Because of so many religious quarrels and complex nature of spirituality/faiths, many decisions are based on religion/spiritual faith. There is always a sentiment attached to decision making.

  • Discussion on the Ethical Decision-Making Framework

    364545 Discussion on the Ethical Decision-Making Framework The ethical decision-making framework includes the concepts of ethical issue intensity, organizational factors, individual factors, and opportunity.

  • ethically/morally correct choices

    Justice - this is defined as fair and unbiased decision making regarding the patient that is supposedly in favor of the person in need. This is clearly the principle that assumes the most controversy.

View More Related Solutions