Question

This week's discussion can be a tough topic to face, but as nurses you must be ready to face any situation that comes to you. After viewing the Trolley Problem videos on the Weekly Assignments page:

1.) What would you do if you were in this situation?

2.) How could you apply a utilitarian perspective to this problem?  

3.) Where does ethics fit into this problem?

4.) How can you relate the Trolley Problem to your work as a nurse?

Answer 1

The trolley problem is a thought experiment in ethics modeling an ethical dilemma.It is generally considered to represent a classic clash between two schools of moral thought, utilitarianism and deontological ethics.

A.If I am in this situation according to rule of utilitarianism I will save the five people instead of one person.

B. By applying utilitarianism we have to save the five people. principal of utilitarianism is actions are right in proportion as they tend to promote happiness,wrong as they tend to produce the reverse of happiness. To promote happiness we have take action.

C. Ethics in this situation apply in saving the people life.

D.In medical situation this trolley problem suffering one person is good than spreading infection to more persons.