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Homework: Personal Narrative
Description
The purpose of this homework is to evaluate the factors that influence ethical decision-making and to explain why ethical decision-making in health care is important.
Health care professionals are faced with a wide range of contemporary ethical dilemmas. Examination of how one can deliver ethical, professional care, regardless of personal beliefs and values, can ensure professional ethics, standards, and policies are upheld.
Review the "Statement on the Integration of Faith and Work," located in the topic Resources. Consider the tenets of the Christian worldview and how your personal values and beliefs relate. Consider situations where the standards and policies for ethical care might conflict with your personal values and beliefs.
In a 750 to 1,000 words personal narrative, address the following:
A. Explain an event or experience that caused you to examine the values, norms, and socially constructed rules of conduct that influence morality.
B. Explain the impact that differing cultures, traditions, and personal experiences have had in shaping your worldview. Include discussion of how you might incorporate the tenets of the Christian worldview perspective on human value, dignity, and ethical decision-making as a health care professional.
C. Describe how you distinguish between moral conflict and ethical dilemmas, and include specific examples.
D. Describe how you can assess spiritual needs and provide interventions for individuals, families, and groups that have different beliefs than your own.