Essay On Patient Utilitarianism

Utilitarianism is the ethical and moral philosophy that has a tendency to grant people the full benefit. In this case; it is not only advantage for the facility, but also the patient who is affected. The act seeks to maximize utility of an action rather than on its fundamental of the basis Utilitarianism is built on the theory that promotes happiness and satisfaction through the eyes of majority. This concept is stated as, "the greatest good of the greatest number" (pg.36). The purpose of this paper is to discuss the code of ethics and how it affects the patients if not followed and personal reaction on the Bayless and the nurse situation. I believe the nurse was concerned about the facility rules and regulation more than the patient's suffering. She did not care about the dying 87-year-old lady that really needed her help. After all, the purpose of nursing is to help take care of patient at critical moments like this. I was actually shocked to see the nurse refuse to care for the suffocating patient. I do not think her reasoning has to do with respects patient autonomy at the moment. Some of the ethical issues I have noticed

The facility should have written statement to refer to in case of emergency to help and protect the health care workers that are onsite. So that it would minimize the confusion. We all know that in the case of cardiac arrest time is very critical. The nurse wasted the patient greatest opportunity of survival by standing there and refusing care. It’s the policy of this facility to not make care for cardiac arrest patient difficult. I understand at 87 years of age the end result is most likely not going to be a promising, but I would help to know that there are some people who are willing to help. I hope the nurse learned her lesson and stand clear of confusion for future patient that reside the