Ethics and Bereavement Flashcards
What are ethics?
Principles that govern a good life
What are the 4 ethic theories?
- Deontology
- Consequentilism/Utilitarianism
- Virtue
- Biomedical
What is deontology?
Rule that must be followed to make the right decision using a universal law
What is a universal law?
A same rule that should be followed regardless of the situation
Give an example of deontology
A person should never lie
What is consequentilism/utilitarianism?
A decision should be made where the consequence is the best possible for all involved; the greatest good for the greatest number
Give an example of consequentilism/utilitarianism
An ewe has more lambs than she can feed, so removing some to bottle feed would be the best decision
What is virtue?
Making the right decision based on the personal motivation and qualities
Give an example of virtue
What would a kind VN do at a emergency at home time
What are the 4 principles of biomedical ethics and what are they?
- Beneficence: promote good
- Non-maleficence: Do no harm
- Autonomy: allowing parties to make their own decision
- Justice: Treat all in a fair and equal way
Give an example of biomedial ethics
Castration of cats
Give examples of ethical conflicts
- Welfare vs finances
- Conflicts within the CoPC
- Deciding whether to assist in a procedure you disagree with
What are the 5 stages of grief?
- Denial
- Anger
- Bargaining
- Depression/grief
- Acceptance/resolution
What are 5 stages of breaking the bad news of bereavement?
- Preparation
- Initiating the consultation
- Responding to emotional cues
- Giving information
- Closing the consultation
Describe preparation
- Arranging an appropriate room and length of time
- Remind yourself of all the animal’s details and the situation
- Collecting all paperwork
- Tissues
