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Nursing Ethics and Disaster Triage: Applying Utilitarian Ethical Theory

“…This course of action goes against the typcal practices of our medical care system, which is immersed in individualism and autonomy. 23 Members of Memorial Hospital's medical staff who were involved in the care of the patients who died are advocating for a clear definition of standards so the medical staff would have more direction if the situation happens again.…”

Avian Flu Pandemic – Flight of the Healthcare Worker?

“…Communities should develop an ethical framework in collaboration with the workforce to establish explicit work expectations. This can be accomplished with one ultimate goal in mind, providing the best possible outcomes for everyone in the community, with each person willing to share his/her portion of the burden (Godley, 2008;Vawter, Garrett et al, 2008).…”