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Etický model rozhodování se jako profesní nástroj
Ethical Model for Decision Making as a Professional Tool

Author(s): Lukáš Stárek
Subject(s): Philosophy, Social Sciences, Ethics / Practical Philosophy
Published by: VERBUM - vydavateľstvo Katolíckej univerzity v Ružomberku
Keywords: Ethical dilemma; Ethical model for decision making; Ethical code;Personal assistance;

Summary/Abstract: This article discusses the importance of ethical aspects in the work of social services/personal assistants with regard to the applicability of the Ethical model for decision making. Main purpose of the text is research of the influence of social service workers, especially personal assistents with ethical code. How is ethical code useable while dealing with ethical dilemmas in relation to the performance of this profession. Further we search for familliarity with Ethical model for decision making between those assistents. In their almost daily routine, personal assistents are facing particular ethical questions. Their realization, searching for answers and wondering about the questions in general requires neccesary care and time. It leads to the importance and influence of the Ethics that might be possibly flouted. Reflection of ethical aspects may contribute to improvment of provided social services, more precisely to professionalism of the profession or strengthening professional competencies.

  • Issue Year: XIX/2020
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 42-57
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Czech