NUR 502 Grand Canyon Week 7 Discussion 1

The influence of consequential ethics as an ethical framework (the greatest good for the greatest number) opposes the ethical principle of deontology (i.e., the rightness of an act itself determines what is right). Both of these impact the nursing profession. Modern social exchange theories are based on the principle of utility. Read the assumptions of social exchange theory and consider how these would affect the nurse-patient relationship, compared to how these impact the nurse within the health care environment. To what extent are all theories ethical? Is social exchange theory compatible with the values of the nursing profession?

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Consequential ethics as an ethical framework

Introduction

Consequentialism is an ethical theory that focuses on the consequences of an action. It’s a way of thinking about what we should do and why we should do it. Consequentialism doesn’t focus on motives behind actions, promises, or duties; instead, it puts emphasis on the consequences of those actions—how they impact other people or society as a whole.

The most important thing is to understand the consequences of doing an action.

The most important thing is to understand the consequences of doing an action. This means that you need to consider whether or not your actions will have positive or negative consequences, immediate or long term, and intended or unintended.

For example, if you’re eating a sandwich and decide that it tastes awful after only one bite, then this would be considered an immediate consequence (the sandwich). If however, you were hungry at lunchtime but didn’t want anything else in your stomach so decided instead to eat something else at home because it was cold outside—this would be considered a long-term consequence (the heating bill). And finally if someone offered me money for my apartment keys which I refused because they weren’t mine anyway—that would also be considered an unintended consequence since I wasn’t looking for cash when I walked past them last week…

You should therefore always analyze the consequences of a particular action or decision you make, and take into account all the possible outcomes that could arise from it.

Consequentialism is a way of thinking about ethics. It focuses on the consequences of an action or decision, rather than the moral qualities of the person who makes it.

You should therefore always analyze the consequences of a particular action or decision you make, and take into account all the possible outcomes that could arise from it. This means that consequentialism differs from other ethical theories such as deontology and virtue ethics because these focus on motives behind actions or promises instead of focusing solely on what happens after an action has been committed (or promised).

Consequentialism is different from other ethical theories because it does not focus on motives behind actions, promises, or duties.

Consequentialism is different from other ethical theories because it does not focus on motives behind actions, promises, or duties. Instead, consequentialists look at whether an action will produce good results in the future and how these good results will affect those affected by it.

It also does not talk about whether a person is good or bad, or how virtuous a person’s character might be.

Consequentialism is not concerned with motives, intentions or character. Instead, it focuses on consequences: how your actions affect others and how they will affect you.

Consequentialism holds that people should be held accountable for their actions and their consequences. People who act in accordance with consequentialist precepts are said to be acting from “the greatest happiness of the greatest number” (or some variation of this). This concept can be applied at any level of society, from individual to global; for example: if one person causes damage to another person’s property then he must compensate them for all damages caused by his action—even if he does not mean for this outcome!

Consequentialism has also been criticized for failing to put any value on individual rights and individual freedoms in favor of the greater good.

Consequentialism has also been criticized for failing to put any value on individual rights and individual freedoms in favor of the greater good. This is particularly true when consequentialism is used as a basis for moral judgments, since it does not consider whether or not an action was done with good intentions.

Consequentialists argue that all people have a duty to pursue their own self-interest (that is, their own well-being), however this does not mean that everyone should be selfish at all times or do whatever they please without consequence. In fact, most consequentialists would agree that it matters how you treat others because you cannot act without affecting them in some way — even if only indirectly through your actions!

Doing the right thing may mean having difficult conversations and making hard choices

Consequentialism is a very important ethical framework. It’s about the consequences of your actions, but it also considers how you can make the best out of a situation. When you’re consequentialist, you try to do what’s right even if that means having difficult conversations and making hard choices.

Consequentialism is not just about the consequences of your actions—it’s also about how you can make the best out of any situation that arises in life.

Conclusion

Consequentialism is a theory of ethics that says you should always analyze your actions and the consequences they will have on other people. The theory can be applied to almost any situation in life, whether it’s going through a tough decision or dealing with someone who doesn’t like you very much. This is why consequentialism has been called “the most powerful ethical framework” because it reflects reality so well – no matter what anyone says about doing the right thing, if there are negative consequences involved then this counts as an ethical failure!