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Ethical Dilemmas in Healthcare and Business

The document presents a list of ethical dilemmas related to various scenarios, including terminal illness, child labor, workplace safety, genetic information disclosure, misleading advertising, environmental pollution, digital privacy breaches, research integrity, animal rights, and patient autonomy. It prompts the reader to choose one problem and respond subjectively in a half-page format for submission in the next meeting. Each scenario requires careful ethical consideration and a thoughtful approach to resolution.

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Ethical Dilemmas in Healthcare and Business

The document presents a list of ethical dilemmas related to various scenarios, including terminal illness, child labor, workplace safety, genetic information disclosure, misleading advertising, environmental pollution, digital privacy breaches, research integrity, animal rights, and patient autonomy. It prompts the reader to choose one problem and respond subjectively in a half-page format for submission in the next meeting. Each scenario requires careful ethical consideration and a thoughtful approach to resolution.

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The situations below are related to the topic in the module 6.

Please choose one (1) problem


and answer it subjectively. Write your answer in a ½ crosswise. Submit it on our next meeting.

1. Imagine a terminally ill patient requests to end their life to avoid suffering. How should
medical professionals approach this situation ethically?

2. A company discovers that its supply chain involves child labor. What ethical
responsibilities do they have, and how should they act?

3. Consider a scenario where an employee reports unsafe working conditions. How should
the company balance its response to ensure both safety and employee loyalty?

4. You are a doctor who discovers that a patient's genetic information could impact their
family's health. What ethical considerations should guide your decision on whether to
disclose this information?

5. A business advertises a product that exaggerates its benefits. What ethical implications
does this have for the company and its customers?

6. An environmental activist discovers a corporation polluting a local river. What steps


should they take to address this ethical dilemma without resorting to illegal actions?

7. In a digital privacy breach, the personal data of thousands is exposed. What ethical
obligations do companies have to their users in this situation?

8. A researcher is conducting a study on a new drug but faces pressure to hide negative
results. What ethical principles should guide their actions?

9. If an animal rights group protests against a cosmetic company that tests on animals,
what ethical considerations should the company take into account?

10. A patient refuses treatment due to religious beliefs, but medical staff believe it’s crucial
for their survival. How should healthcare professionals ethically resolve this conflict?

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