The administration of a hospital, along with nursing services, is planning to incorporate a struggling private clinic into the infrastructure of the hospital
Although relocating the clinic may cause transportation difficulty for some clients, keeping the clinic running will allow current employees as well as clients the continued benefit of the clinic. Which moral framework did the hospital leadership use to make this decision?
1. Teleological theory
2. Deontological theory
3. Utilitarianism
4. Caring theory
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Teleological theories look at the outcomes of an action and judge it to be right or wrong.
Rationale 2: Deontological theories, which are principles based, emphasize individual rights, duties, and obligations. In this situation, numerous people are involved with the clinic, not just one person.
Rationale 3: Utilitarianism views a good act as one that brings the most good and the least harm for the greatest number of people. Continuing to provide a service, even though it has to be relocated, is better than discontinuing something that clients continue to use and employees depend on.
Rationale 4: Caring theories stress courage, generosity, commitment, and the need to nurture and maintain relationships.
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