What ethical theories or principles is this provision designed to uphold? What virtues does this provision exemplify? Contrast this provision with a code of ethics from another discipline (pharmacy, social work, accountants, lawyers, bankers). What similarities or differences do you find? Look into the future fifteen years. Based on expected advances in health care, what revisions would you expect would be needed in this provision?

What is the objective ethical ideal

A5-year-old boy suddenly begins coughing while eating peanuts. he is choking and gagging. when he is brought to the ed, but he is awake and is able to give his name. on physical examination, his vital signs are stable. on examination of the chest, inspiratory stridor and intercostal and suprasternal retractions are apparent. which of the following is the most appropriate initial step in management? - allow patient to clear foreign object by spontaneous coughing- clear oropharynx with multiple blind sweeps with finger- position patient and perform back blows- stand behind patient and perform abdominal thrusts- perform emergency tracheostomy and take to surgery

10. what is empathy? the tendency to compete within the family the ability to read another’s mind the tendency to think of yourself first the ability to understand another’s thoughts or feelings