RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 A dynamic model of ethical reasoning in speech pathology
JF Journal of Medical Ethics
JO J Med Ethics
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Institute of Medical Ethics
SP 508
OP 513
DO 10.1136/jme.2006.017715
VO 33
IS 9
A1 Belinda Kenny
A1 Michelle Lincoln
A1 Susan Balandin
YR 2007
UL http://jme.bmj.com/content/33/9/508.abstract
AB Ten new graduate speech pathologists recounted their experiences in managing workplace ethical dilemmas in semi-structured interviews. Their stories were analysed for elements that described the nature and management of the ethical dilemmas. Ethical reasoning themes were generated to reflect the participants’ approaches to managing these dilemmas. Finally, a conceptual model, the Dynamic Model of Ethical Reasoning, was developed. This model incorporates the elements of awareness, independent problem solving, supported problem solving, and decision and outcome evaluation. Features of the model demonstrate the complexity of ethical reasoning and the challenges that new graduates encounter when managing ethical dilemmas. The results have implications for preparing new graduates to manage ethical dilemmas in the workplace.