Ethical dilemmas and ethical decision making for midwifery in the Thailand 4.0 reformation

Authors

  • Supa puektes Srisavarindhira Thai Red Cross Institute of Nursing
  • Kritsana Poolperm Srisavarindhira Thai Red Cross Institute of Nursing

Keywords:

ethical dilemmas; ethical decision making; midwifery in the Thailand 4.0 Era

Abstract

Ethical dilemmas and ethical decision making in midwifery practice is related to many factors and eras. This article presented issues related to Ethical dilemmas and ethical decision making commonly occur in midwifery practice in Thailand 4.0 Era This article presented issues related to Ethical dilemmas and ethical decision making commonly occur in midwifery practice in Thailand 4.0 Era 1) Informed consent of adolescent pregnancy 2) abortion of fetus with down’s syndrome 3) maintaining confidentiality in pregnant women with HIV 4) telling the truth to mother when having stillbirth or birth defects 5) Safeguarding concerns in discharge planning of the newborn. In order to provide quality care and reduce ethical dilemmas in midwifery practice, midwifery should have appropriate ethical decision making process and ethical decision making guideline.

Author Biographies

Supa puektes , Srisavarindhira Thai Red Cross Institute of Nursing

Maternal Newborn Nursing and Midwifery Branch

Kritsana Poolperm , Srisavarindhira Thai Red Cross Institute of Nursing

Maternal Newborn Nursing and Midwifery Branch

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2020-09-30

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puektes supa, Poolperm K. Ethical dilemmas and ethical decision making for midwifery in the Thailand 4.0 reformation. JNSH [Internet]. 2020 Sep. 30 [cited 2024 Mar. 28];43(3):1-11. Available from: https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/nah/article/view/242114

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