First, begin by familiarizing yourself with some of the following resources on contemporary ethical decision-making models. You do not need to thoroughly read the following resources; simply become familiar with the models presented.

Anderson and Davies’ Multidimensional Ethical Decision-Making Model

Anderson, S. K. & Davies, T. G (2000). An ethical decision-making model: A necessary tool for community college presidents and boards of trustees. Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 24(9), 711-727. doi: 10.1080/106689200750034487

CORE-OPT Decision-Making Model/Four As of Ethical Practice

Bush, S. S. (2019). Use of practice guidelines and position statements in ethical decision making. American Psychologist, 74(9), 1151–1162. doi: https://doi.org/10.1037/amp0000519

ACA Ethical Decision-Making Model

Forester-Miller, H. & Davis, T. E. (2016). Practitioner’s guide to ethical decision making (Rev. ed.). Retrieved from https://www.counseling.org/docs/default-source/ethics/practioner-39-s-guide-to-ethical-decision-making.pdf?sfvrsn=10

Haslam and DePaul’s Model for Hip Fracture Patient

Haslam, L. & De Paul, V. (2019). Case study application of an ethical decision-making process for a fragility hip fracture patient. Canadian Geriatrics Journal, 22, 7-12. 10.5770/cgj.22.272.

Inggs and Christensen’s Ethical Decision Making Model for Patient Choice

Inggs, R., & Christensen, M. (2015). To Feed or Not to Feed: Using an Ethical Decision Making Model to Support Patient Choice. Singapore Nursing Journal, 42(3), 17–21.

MEDSI Model

Lathrop, B. L., Cheney, T. B., & Hayman, A. B. (2014). Ethical decision-making in the dilemma of the intersex infant. Issues in Comprehensive Pediatric Nursing, 37(1), 25–38. https://doi-org.libauth.purdueglobal.edu/10.3109/01460862.2013.855842

Decision-Making Model for Student Protests

Legodi, A. H. (2014). Ethical decision making model for student protests: A governance perspective. Journal of Business & Behavioral Sciences, 26(2), 58–72.

METAP Model

Meyer-Zehnder, B., Albisser Schleger, H., Tanner, S., Schnurrer, V., Vogt, D. R., Reiter-Theil, S., & Pargger, H. (2017). How to introduce medical ethics at the bedside — Factors influencing the implementation of an ethical decision-making model. BMC Medical Ethics, 18(1), 16. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12910-017-0174-0

Healthcare Executive Ethical Decision-Making Model

Nelson, W. A. (2015). Making Ethical Decisions. A six-step process should guide ethical decision making in healthcare. Healthcare Executive, 30(4), 46–48. Retrieved from https://search-ebscohost-com.libauth.purdueglobal.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mdc&AN=26749991&site=eds-live

In your response, address the following:

• Compare and contrast two models that interest you
• Either select a model that you could potentially use in the field, OR develop an original model of your own
  • Develop a visual that illustrates your ethical decision-making model. This visual is something that you could share with your management team and staff someday in an effort to educate them on ethical decision-making
  • Paste your visual directly in the discussion board using your computer’s Copy/Paste functions (do not upload a file)
• How can you take this week’s discussion topic and apply it in the real world?

Visual Tip: Ensure that your model aids the reader in the decision-making process. Remember, this model should illustrate ways that an individual could make an ethically challenging decision.