Conclusions and implications Things are not always as straightforward as they may seemThings are not always as straightforward as they may seem There are ethical aspects to many medical situationsThere are ethical aspects to many medical situations If the problem is an ethical one, try to generate lots of options – rule nothing outIf the problem is an ethical one, try to generate lots of options – rule nothing out Assess the advantages and disadvantages of each solution using the four principlesAssess the advantages and disadvantages of each solution using the four principles There may be legal precedentsThere may be legal precedents There are sources of help and advice – colleagues, GMC, medical defence companies, RCNThere are sources of help and advice – colleagues, GMC, medical defence companies, RCN Impart decisions to patients in an ethical wayImpart decisions to patients in an ethical way Record everythingRecord everything
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