The support worker's guide to ethical practice

David Stonehouse

doi:10.12968/bjha.2012.6.5.249

The support worker's guide to ethical practice

David Stonehouse

Edge Hill University

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Abstract

Within this article the author will be examining what ethics and ethical practice actually means for the support worker. What an ethical dilemma actually is. The four main ethical principles as identified by Beauchamp and Childress (2009) will be discussed and how these relate to our everyday practice. Veracity and fidelity will also be examined as important ethical principles.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	249-250
Number of pages	2
Journal	British Journal of Healthcare Assistants
Volume	6
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.12968/bjha.2012.6.5.249
Publication status	Published - 1 May 2012
Externally published	Yes

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