mycrofft
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Firecoins states we have no "Moral Imperative" to act if off duty. I feel that while ethics and legalities are exogenous, morals are endogenous (sorta). I'm curious how folks feel about this?
I'll toss a hypothetical:
I am driving home from Lowe's on my weekend off and I see a kid fall from his bike and hit his head on the sidewalk. He does not get up.
MORAL: I was taught since childhood to help the helpless if I am able and that "not to help" is incorrect action.I have this as a core vaslue as well.
ETHICAL: The ethics of my profession dictate that I try to help. Once I try to help I'm involved and cannot leave this case until relieved, or if forced to go get better hel (and then return).
LEGAL: Maybe my state has a law requiring RN's ro respond to roadside accidents.
HONORABLE: as a RN I have taken an oath to help people and the skills to do so. If I break this oath my honor is impunged, in my own eye if not in others'.
So, are EMT's, etc etc etc, bound by anything but law? Are you?
I'll toss a hypothetical:
I am driving home from Lowe's on my weekend off and I see a kid fall from his bike and hit his head on the sidewalk. He does not get up.
MORAL: I was taught since childhood to help the helpless if I am able and that "not to help" is incorrect action.I have this as a core vaslue as well.
ETHICAL: The ethics of my profession dictate that I try to help. Once I try to help I'm involved and cannot leave this case until relieved, or if forced to go get better hel (and then return).
LEGAL: Maybe my state has a law requiring RN's ro respond to roadside accidents.
HONORABLE: as a RN I have taken an oath to help people and the skills to do so. If I break this oath my honor is impunged, in my own eye if not in others'.
So, are EMT's, etc etc etc, bound by anything but law? Are you?
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