Nursing and Bioethics : An Approach to Ethical Analysis

Abstract

A systematic-theoretical approach is necessary for teaching bioethical issues, which enables health professionals to cope with various thoughts and value judgements in clinical settings. The authors developed "Matrix of Nursing Ethics" and 8 steps for learning as an educational tool to foster ethical assessment abilities. A case of abortion in the third trimester of pregnancy (28wks5days) with fetal anomaly was analyzed using the matrix and the eight steps.