A practical approach to ethical decision‐making Available to Purchase

The purpose of this paper is to provide a practical approach to ethical decision‐making for executives working in the healthcare setting.

A nine step decision‐making algorithm is presented to serve as a guide for identifying and resolving complex ethical problems.

While decision‐making frameworks are not new to the management literature, this practical approach outlines a coherent and logical means by which executives can articulate a management problem.

Identifies and evaluates potential solutions for consideration, plans an approach to implementing the desired solution, and evaluates the impact of their decision.