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Pay attention to all parts of the ethical situation<\/p>\n\n

Identify everyone involved: clients, family, substitute decision maker (if applicable), self, nurses, members of the interprofessional team<\/p>\n\n

Clarify the values of everyone involved<\/p>\n\n

Consider the viewpoints of everyone involved<\/p>\n\n

Consult organizational policies and legislation as needed<\/p>\n\n

Consider consulting resources such as an ethicist and\/or a practice consultant from the College of Nurses of Ontario<\/p>\n\n

Determine all of the available choices<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"897db116-a70c-4fa4-a1f2-86040e4c05ea","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Assessment \/ description of the situation"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"

Create an action plan<\/p>\n\n

Ensure that the action plan considers the assessment, including the consequences of different choices<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"ec253da0-1886-4850-a3f5-f9f34b3febf5","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Plan \/ approach"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"

Implement the action plan<\/p>\n\n

Ensure that everyone involved in the ethical situation is aware of the plan<\/p>\n\n

Recognize that implementation may be stressful<\/p>\n\n

Work to ensure that everyone involved has access to emotional support as needed<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"5da06cb0-e3e2-49bb-acf4-3940fa81e7f8","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Implementation \/ action"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"

Evaluate results with everyone involved and ensure client, family and\/or substitute decision maker is involved<\/p>\n\n

Find out if changes to the plan are needed<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"c82aff8b-e327-4228-b8cb-846111930746","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Evaluation \/ outcome"}],"hTag":"h2"}

Ethical decision making framework

Jennifer Innis