Value conflicts occur when a situation clashes with a person's deeply held moral beliefs and values, such as religious or political views (Harinck and Druckman, 2017). This article uses a range of...
Schwartz rounds are named after their originator, Kenneth Schwartz, who was diagnosed with cancer in his 40s and died after 11 months of treatment. During his treatment, he found the compassion shown...
Utilitarianism and deontology are two classical theories which have been used to guide ethical decision making (Crowley, 2006). The former relates to achieving the greatest happiness for the greatest...
According to Rollin (2006) ethics are a set of rules or standards that govern the conduct of a person or persons who are members of a profession or culture. They include the reasons behind...
Ethics is the practical application of beliefs and values in everyday life (Busch, 2008) and each person holds their own individual beliefs. The study of ethics considers moral questions and the...
According to Taylor (1986), there are three major philosophical traditions in the ‘West’ which have biased human beings over non-human animals: classical Greek thought; Biblical doctrine; and the...
The dictionary definition of ‘consent’ is ‘acceptance of, or agreement to, something proposed by another’ (Encarta, 2009). Therefore, in veterinary practice, simply put, consent equates to the client...