| Papers [1-15] of 100 :: [Page 1 of 7] | | Go to page : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 —> | Search results on "PROFESSIONAL ETHICAL ISSUES": |
|
|
Professional Ethical Issues, 2007.
This paper explores the difficult ethical decisions mental health professionals are sometimes forced to make.
1,621 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 52.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The paper outlines three vignettes which underscore the ethical choices mental health care professionals are required to make in the sensitive areas of disclosure and personal relationships. The paper briefly describes each situation, the ethical issues involved, what the American Psychological Association's Code of Conduct stipulates, what an experienced professional might do in such a situation and what consequences most likely will result from the eventual decision undertaken by the therapist. The paper strongly maintains that ethical conduct is as important as technical competence when it comes to protecting and serving clients.
From the Paper
"The first vignette up for discussion involves a young aspiring psychologist instructing in basic psychology at a local community college. In this particular instance, the teacher discovers the very first day of class that two of the students are patients with whom the instructor interacts on a regular basis at a local clinic. Naturally, this delicate situation raises the issue of what the instructor should do."
"Without question, the problem here is that a psychologist treating two individuals now finds him or herself instructing those individuals in a classroom setting with others present. Consequently, the danger is that information which might be injurious to the patients could conceivably come out - most likely by way of allusion - during the course of classroom conversations; the potential issues are therefore ones of privacy and also of not upsetting fragile psyches that are trying to cope with mental illnesses while keeping the rest of their lives in balance."
| |
|
Ethical Issues with Legal Professionals, 2005.
This paper discusses three categories within the judicial system, along with the performance and ethical standards these groups are expected to maintain.
3,130 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 91.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper covers three broad categories of the judicial system. The first is the legal professionals. This consists of judges and attorneys. The second is the corrections professionals. These are the people expected to rehabilitate those that are found guilty within the judicial system, along with the corrections professionals expected to monitor those awaiting adjudication. Finally, there is the law enforcement entities, the police. This paper shows that not only are these groups expected to perform, they are expected to maintain a standard that is higher then that of the average citizen. This paper also covers the tools in place to maintain and monitor the ethical performance of these professionals, as well as the consequences if these professionals do not function in an ethical and moral way.
Outline:
Introduction
Judges
Attorneys
Correctional Officers
Police
Conclusion
Probation and Parole Officers
From the Paper
"In many ways, confidentiality goes to the heart of legal ethics. It is enshrined in the sacrosanct, privileged relationship between attorney and client, and keeping one's confidences or secrets (and still being effective) is probably the hardest part of being a defense attorney. After all, how effectively can one defend someone they know is guilty of this, and other crimes?
"Conflicts of interest often arise in legal cases and their ramifications can be far-reaching. So many conditions bind attorneys and clients and they both must be careful and not create a legal conflict of interest. The American Bar Association Model Code of Professional Responsibility and Model Rules of Professional Conduct cover differing areas of situations (ABA, 2004)."
| |
|
Professional Ethics, 2002.
This paper explores various dimensions of professional ethics and identifies ethical issues by using the following real life business examples: General Electric, the IRS, and the local government in Colorado Springs.
1,975 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 62.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper points out that, with the Enrons, WorldComs, and Qwests of the world so much in the news, the issue of professional ethics has become popular; but, for managers, regulators and scholars, ethics has been an area of intense discussion for a long time. The author uses the example of the Code of Professional Ethics of the Association of the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) to define ethical behavior. The author concludes that ethics never exist in a vacuum, but are a reflection of popular beliefs, opinions, and sensibilities.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Ethical Behavior in Special Professional Situations
The Ethical Behavior of Corporate Managers in General and Human Resources Managers in Specific
Case 1: General Electric
Case 2: The IRS
Case 3: Local Government in Colorado Springs
Standards of Professional Ethics
Final Words
From the Paper
"Is there an ethical dilemma in recording employee phone calls? Let us think of various issues associated with this:
1) Are employees informed before hand that their calls will be recorded? Are they sensitized to the reason that this is done? If the answer to both these questions is a ?Yes?, then it seems more acceptable. Nonetheless, let us not look at this case in isolation. What if this gets extended to routinely video taping company activities? Where does one draw the line dividing monitoring and invasion of privacy?
2) How would the end customers (the one at the other end of the phone call) be better served? Is there a perceived increase in the quality of service? If so, the taping might begin to seem more acceptable."
| |
|
Ethical Issues in Managed Health Care, 2004.
A look at the background and structure of managed care in an effort to reveal the underlying ethical issues and come up with a solution to the problem.
3,334 words (approx. 13.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 95.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper examines how health care is a unique category of business in that every decision, whether it be clinical or economic, has an ethical component. It looks at how the ethical issues for "managed care" create four major categories of concern: professional, medical, business, and social. It also discusses how some of the most important areas for attention include the lack of professional code of ethics for physician executives, interference with the principles of informed consent and patient autonomy, violation of consumer rights, and social maleficence in obstruction to access and delivery.
Outline
Introduction
The Basics of Managed Health Care
Prioritizing Ethical Issues
Conclusion and Recommendations
From the Paper
"Medical directors and administrators in managed health care organizations today face those kinds of decisions every day (Woodstock Theological Center, 1999). For doctor like Stanley to be able to make good ethical decisions, they must understand the ethical issue involved in managed health care. Many doctors initially feel that the problems lie with the managed health care organizations, as they have seen first-hand many of the "unethical" decisions that managed care organizations make. However, recently, it has become apparent that people who are assumed to have the same perspective, such as the doctors, do not always agree on what would be the right decision. Second, doctors have begun to understand the perspectives of those with whom they disagreed."
| |
|
Ethical Issues in Sports, 2005.
Use of performance-enhancing drugs by athletes in professional sports.
1,728 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 55.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper offers a critical examination of ethical issues in professional sports, using theories and ideas from well-known experts in the field. After a brief look at the role of sports throughout history, the paper focuses on the importance of winning and the use of performance-enhancing drugs by athletes. It questions the widespread use of drugs in the pursuit of victory and critically examines the reasons that this practice is forbidden.
From the Paper
"Avid interest in sports affects the entire world, from soccer in Europe to ice hockey in Russia. Sports were important in ancient times to the Greeks and Romans, and to Native American cultures as well. Robert Simon points out in his book Fair Play: The Ethics of Sport that "participation in sports, and the related activity of play, are characteristic of most, if not all, human societies" (2)."
| |
|
Professional Psychological Ethics, 2005.
An analysis of various professional psychological ethics.
2,587 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 78.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper discusses different ethical issues facing the professional psychologist or therapist. The paper examines the therapist's level of competence and integrity, providing examples to illustrate the issue. Respect for people's rights and dignity, concern for others' welfare, professional and scientific responsibility, and social responsibility are issues covered in the paper.
From the Paper
"Competence is an important factor in following general principles which govern professional behavior. A modern perspective of ethics and competence in the psychological and therapy-oriented field is drawn towards an ocular from which, "The conclusion is that facts cannot dictate moral principles or social policies but they can help illuminate their consequences. Policy decisions become the responsibility of a democratic society" (Kendler, 2002, p. 489). The implications of competence in this milieu also have relevance in the assessment procedures that are used to measure both therapists and patients. One must ask the vital question of these assessments: "Is it meant to differentiate between competency and incompetency in demented patients, in the broader group of patient with cognitive impairment, or in elderly volunteers? If the test aims to assess competency in dementia, test-retest analysis should include only data on demented patients, because fluctuations in functioning in this group are more common."
| |
|
Ethical Issues in Physical Therapy, 2005.
Discusses ethics within the physical therapy field.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper examines the issue of ethics within the physical therapy field. More specifically, this paper looks at the difficult divide that therapists must straddle between professional expectations and the individualized care that some patients require (the two, suffice it to say, are often in conflict). This paper examines the issue and suggests that a marriage of the two is nonetheless essential.
From the Paper
"Ethics in Physical Therapy is a matter that deeply affects anyone who wishes to enter this challenging and rewarding field - or will need the services of these men and women in the future. This paper will examine the dilemmas physical therapists face when loyalty to their patients comes into conflict with loyalty to their employers. Historically, this sort of ethical conflict has been known as the "dilemma of the double agent" and it is a growing concern in a society where healthcare is becoming increasingly privatized and physical therapists face not only mounting financial pressures but also growing professional demands that make a difficult job all the more strenuous. This paper will introduce the issue of the "double agent", examine the present situation and suggest some possible future resolutions."
| |
|
Canons of Professional Ethics for Attorneys, 2007.
This paper describes the Canons of Professional Ethics for Attorneys and its current relevance to the profession.
1,173 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
In this paper, the author argues that the Canons of Professional Ethics written for attorneys in the early 1900's are no longer relevant. The paper gives a brief historic background of the Canon's adoption, then highlights the major points of contention, showing point by point how the Canons no longer apply. The author further contends that the Canons often fail to embrace the realities of the legal profession, especially of defense attorneys who must often defend unpopular clients or even for attorneys who wish to solicit business. The writer describes the Canons as often vague, contradictory, and unenforceable.
From the Paper
"Many of the Canons could actually subvert the intention of attorneys to represent clients to their fullest extent. Consider the working Canon 28: "It is unprofessional for a lawyer to volunteer advice to bring a lawsuit, except in rare cases where ties of blood, relationship, or trust make it his duty to do so." (Hurld, 2004) Yes, this would forbid ambulance chasing or advertisements asking a parent of a sick child if medical malpractice might be the cause of their child's infirmity, the sort of attorney advertising and grandstanding non-lawyers enjoy pointing to, when these laypersons explain why they despise attorneys."
| |
|
Professional Ethics, 2008.
This paper discusses professional ethics in the nursing workplace and related dilemmas.
1,110 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
In this article, the writer uses a specific example in a hospital to discuss the ethical dilemmas that may be encountered in the nursing workplace. In particular, the paper discusses the type of dilemma that can arise when caught between being an advocate for the patient and preserving the professional integrity of another professional when he errs.
From the Paper
" The ethics in question was whether to carry out one's duty to the patient and his family, in the interest of being fully honest, open and transparent to the patient in informing them what had happened versus not disclosing this information in the interest of not making a large fuss out of a resident's error that did not result in serious harm. On the one hand, the patient regained not only sinus rhythm, but also regained consciousness several minutes later. He was evidently not pleased to find himself intubated; there did not seem to be any signs of persistent ischemic injury nor reperfusion injury at the time. On the other hand, had the patient been without adequate perfusion for longer than it actually took to revive him, permanent injury would have resulted."
| |
|
Indirect Consequentialism and Professional Codes of Ethics, 2006.
A discussion regarding the debate surrounding the code of ethics.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 35.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This essay discusses the ongoing debate in professional and philosophical circles concerning codes of ethics. Both philosophers and professionals are interested in whether it is possible to develop a professional code of ethics that will actually be functional within a professional environment. The paper discusses how consequentialism is one of the ways in which professionals have tried to make a functional professional code of ethics is to find an ethical system that will work with their profession.
| |
|
Counseling Professionals and Ethical Standards, 2008.
A review of "Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions" by G. Corey, M. Corey and P. Callanan.
2,046 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 64.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The paper examines "Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions" where the authors focus on the issue of ethics in relationship to counseling professionals. The paper shows how the text is both a source of information and a tool that counselors can use in their development of personal ethical standards that will allow them to become more effective professionals.
From the Paper
"Corey, Corey and Callanan (2007) focus on the issue of ethics in relationship to counseling professionals. The purpose behind the text is to allow the counselor or student to explore ethics in a manner that can be applicable to real life situations and develop personal ethical standards that are essential for working with clientele. At the core of the ethical exploration suggested by the book, however, is Corey, Corey and Callanan's (2007) contention that all counselors must ultimately make determinations best on what solution will benefit the client over the long term (p. 1). According to Corey, Corey and Callanan (2007), taking this approach to ethics provides the most effective decisions, as well as answers that are based upon the counselor's purpose for functioning - the client's needs (p. 1)."
| |
|
Professional Ethics, 2002.
This study presents the ethical dilemma faced after encountering suspected drug use by a fellow employee.
1,275 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The paper discusses how during our professional careers we often encounter difficult ethical situations. Often, these professional dilemmas involve a careful consideration of not only pertinent professional ethics, but a weighing of personal moral values. This study presents the ethical dilemma faced after encountering suspected drug use by a fellow employee. It shows how this is a common and complex, professional dilemma that requires the careful consideration of the consequences of several divergent courses of action. The paper uses a personal scenario to illustrate the dilemnas faced by a worker.
From the Paper
"Personal morals are built on a very different basis than professional ethics. Personal morals are often built on religious faith. Family values play an important role in our personal ethics and value systems. We learn a great deal about ethics from the behaviors of our immediate and extended families. Personal experiences also do a great deal to define our personal values. For example, it is often said that a conservative is simply someone who has never been robbed, while a liberal is someone who has never had anything stolen. Simply put, this means that our experiences with other individuals, whether good or bad, often shape our personal value systems. Finally, personal values are also steeped deeply in the personality of the individual. Personalities can be seen as falling somewhere on the continuum from selfish to truly altruistic (University of Waterloo)."
| |
|
Professional Ethics, 2006.
An examination of several different ethical dilemmas and some moral and philosophical approaches to handling them.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 0 sources, $ 106.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper looks at a number of professional ethics issues, from a psychiatrist attending an assisted suicide to a corporation ruminating over whether or not to permit an aggressive marketing campaign to proceed. The paper also applies some common moral philosophies which hopefully offer some insight into whether or not certain actions should be undertaken.
From the Paper
"Moral Agent: the moral agent in question is Nestle, a powerful multinational that has, for some time, come under fire for distributing to third-world nations a baby formula roundly denounced as being inferior to mother's milk - and possibly a number of other rival products. Ethical Issue: Should Nestle continue with its aggressive campaigning on behalf of its baby food or baby formula product line in light of the fact that the company has seen its product upbraided in many circles as not providing the nutrients babies need? List of probable consequences if the action is taken: If Nestle continues with its aggressive marketing of the product it will face a number of problems. Firstly, it will incur the likely wrath of regulatory bodies in North America and in Europe which are under-whelmed by the efficacy of its product."
| |
|
Professional Ethics, 2002.
A look at a segment of the Professional Engineers Ontario Code of Ethics.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 53.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper examines a section of the Professional Engineers Ontario Code of Ethics. The 'co-operation' clause will be the subject of this paper. Its importance and exceptions to it are considered.
| |
|
Professional Ethics, 2004.
Looks at the controversy that exists regarding the issue of workplace monitoring.
2,693 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 80.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper examines both sides of the issue surrounding the ethical and moral righteousness of excessive monitoring in the workplace. The paper describes the policy that is in effect for most companies regarding workplace monitoring and takes a look a California law on this issue. The paper also describes the different types of workplace monitoring that can occur and takes a focused look at the biggest source of controversy, which is related to the ethical morality of computer monitoring and whether or not employers have a right to monitor electronic mail systems within the workplace. A case study of a lawsuit on this subject is appended to the paper as well.
From the Paper
"In most situations, unless a company policy specifies otherwise, an organization may ?listen, watch and read most of your workplace communications? (CAN, 2003). This includes phone calls at work. Employers may choose to monitor calls with customers and clients in an effort to gain an adequate evaluation of quality control (CAN, 2003). Such monitoring is purposeful in nature and well within the guidelines of professional ethical standards. Many employers have established policy guidelines that specifically inform employees of the situations and circumstances under which their communications may be monitored."
|
|
|
