The health care team is confronted with an ethical dilemma surrounding one patient and the types of care available. The team decides to apply ethical principles to determine the best course of action for this patient
This is an example of which type of ethical theory? 1. Principlism
2. Deontological
3. Teleological
4. Utilitarianism
Principlism
Rationale: Principlism incorporates existing ethical principles and attempts to resolve conflicts by applying one or more of the principles. Deontological theories derive norms and rules from the duties human beings owe to one another by virtue of commitments made and roles assumed. Teleological theories derive norms or rules for conduct from the consequences of actions. Utilitarianism is another term for teleological and can be divided into "rule" and "act" utilitarianism.
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