1. Strengthening moral reasoning through dedicated ethics training in dietetic preparatory programs.
- Author
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Hewko SJ, Cooper SL, and Cummings GG
- Subjects
- Canada, Humans, Nutrition Policy legislation & jurisprudence, Dietetics education, Dietetics ethics, Health Personnel education, Health Personnel ethics, Morals
- Abstract
Moral reasoning skills, associated with the ability to make ethical decisions effectively, must be purposively fostered. Among health professionals, enhanced moral reasoning is linked to superior clinical performance. Research demonstrates that moral reasoning is enhanced through dedicated, discussion-based ethics education offered over a period of 3-12 weeks. Current dietetic students and practicing dietitians seeking to strengthen their moral reasoning skills can undertake elective ethics education. Further research within dietetic preparatory programs is warranted to better inform the development and implementation of ethics courses., (Copyright © 2015 Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
- Published
- 2015
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