The understanding of what is right and wrong depends on who you are talking to. Some people do not think something is ethically wrong while others do. Raymond Devettere in his book says, “Choosing to do nothing in a situation where we could do something is just as much of a choice as the choice to do something.” (Devettere 1) Some people think that they are not involved in a situation because they chose to leave it. If the consequences of leaving a situation effect someone than you made an ethical choice. This can be tricky when it comes to helping someone in an accident because ethics come into play. People can also think you have good and bad intentions based on your decision. This is very important when it comes to the healthcare environment. One example Devettere gives about an experience he had personally is about a patient with HIV/AIDS asking for a medication. He…show more content… There are rules in place, so people follow what is right and don’t invade on people’s choices. If there is a risk of failure during a surgery the doctor needs to let the patient know everything that is going on. The patient would then be required to sign a form of consent that they understood all the information. This helps prevent medical workers from making the decisions and letting their own ethics get in the way. We may want to help people, but it is up to them to make a personal choice. When it comes to reproductive issues it depends on the patient involved and what they want to do. Contraception is an issue that many agree and disagree upon. Religion, culture and ethical reasons make these issues tough to discuss as some people won’t change their mind. Understanding the history of it all and then making one’s opinion is best. When in the medical field doing everything ethically and following the rules is the best choice to make regardless of your opinion. This helps prevent backlash from a patient when you did everything by the
