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Table 2 Comparison of the moral compass and MCD

From: Developing an ethics support tool for dealing with dilemmas around client autonomy based on moral case deliberations

 

Moral compass

MCD

Aims

Individual reflection on morally problematic issue

Joint reflection and dialogue, possibly consensus

 

Theme based

Case based

Focus

Clarification and structure

Besides clarification & structure MCD also group dialogue, openness, exchange of viewpoints

Moral learning by, different perspectives, elucidation, encouraging structured moral reasoning

Moral learning based on a structured dialogue, supported by a facilitator

Use

Designed for use in 15–30 min

90–120 min

To be used at any moment and anywhere

Need for a set date and time

Independent use (individual or in small groups)

Need for a facilitator

Content

Encompasses content of colleagues

No substantive element