title: Ethics for regional boards.
abstract: When regional health boards choose how to allocate limited resources on the public's behalf, they are exercising ethical judgment. When board members are familiar with the study of ethics and the tools it has produced, they are able to make informed and consistent ethical choices. One board in P.E.I. drew upon ethical principles to first codify its core values, and then develop a process for making decisions which conformed to those values. As boards across Canada assume greater authority and responsibility for public health, a clear understanding of ethical principles can guide their difficult choices.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Williams
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Yeo
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Hooper
mesh_terms: D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D004991:Ethics, Institutional; D006075:Governing Board / Q000592:standards*; D015276:Health Care Rationing / Q000592:standards*; D006288:Health Planning Organizations / Q000592:standards; D006292:Health Priorities; D011325:Prince Edward Island; D017009:Professional Autonomy; D012040:Regional Health Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012935:Social Justice