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2017
The ETHICS Model: Comprehensive, Ethical Decision Making
Thomson J. Ling and Jessica M. Hauck
2017
The ETHICS model is a theoretical grounded ethical decision-making model that
draws from the latest relevant literature in ethics and integrates multiple
theoretical perspectives. Specifically, the model is comprehensive and accessible,
and can be used with a wide range of cases. This model organizes a decisionmaking
process for new and seasoned practitioners. The steps of the model are:
Evaluate the dilemma, Think ahead, Help, Information, Calculate risk, and Select
an action.
Keywords: ethics, dilemmas, decision making, practice, training