Ethical paper

follow the following introduction and for each outline create a page Ethical dilemmas are common occurrences in healthcare settings and often arise when ethical principles conflict with one another. Nurses are particularly vulnerable to such dilemmas due to their close involvement in patient care and their responsibility to advocate for patients while collaborating with families and interdisciplinary teams. Nursing ethical decision-making involves careful consideration of professional standards, patient rights, moral obligations, and ethical principles (Butts & Rich, 2022). A common ethical dilemma in nursing practice occurs in end-of-life care when a patients wishes conflict with those of family members or healthcare providers. This paper presents an ethical dilemma involving patient autonomy and beneficence, highlighting the challenges nurses face when honoring patient preferences while striving to act in the patients best interest. Outline I. Introduction Principles of ethical dilemmas in healthcare The role of ethical decision-making within nursing practice Identification of the ethical dilemma involving end-of-life care II. Case Scenario Description of the patients medical condition Patients expressed wishes regarding treatment Opposition from family members The role of the healthcare team III. Ethical Principles Adopted Autonomy: Advocating for patients right to make informed decisions (American Nurses Association [ANA], (2015) Beneficence: Taking action in the patients best interest Nonmaleficence: Avoiding harm Justice: The provision of fair and equitable care IV. Ethical Conflict Challenge of patient autonomy versus family wishes Challenges the nurse faces on emotional and professional levels V. Possible Courses of Action Respect the wishes laid out by the patient Complying with family demands Consulting the ethics committee VI. Conclusion The role of ethical frameworks in nursing practice The nurse as patient advocate