Advance directives

Bioethics
Durable power of attorney
Ethics
Living will
Moral or ethical principles
Moral reasoning
 Autonomy
Beneficence
Nonmaleficence
Fidelity
Justice
Which is most important?
 Accountability
Responsibility
Confidentiality
Veracity
 Values - beliefs that influence behavior
Values clarification
choosing
prizing
acting

Choose a value that guides you

Describe why you prize it
List activities that reflect this value
 Deontology
Utilitarianism/Teleology
Feminist Ethics
Ethics of Care
 Is it an ethical dilemma
Gather all information
Examine & determine your values
Verbalize the problem
Consider courses of action
Negotiate the outcome
Evaluate the action
 Quality of life
Genetic screening
Futile care
Allocation of Resources