Ethic of care
As opposed to the above theories that focused on the individual's rights, an
ethic of care emphasizes a person as a part of an interdependent relationship
that affects how decisions are made. In this theory the specific situation and
context in which the person is embedded becomes a part of the decision-making 
process.
It is important that we always keep in mind that our decisions may affect more
than just one person. Whole families, other patients, and even the health care
practitioners may be affected. Instead of considering the consequences or our
duties, an ethic of care considers the situation that may involve a vulnerable,
dependent, and weak person who needs the support of the community.