which steps are included in the ethical reasoning process?
Seven-step guide to ethical decision-making (Davis 1999) 1  State the problem. 2  Check the facts. 3  For example, persons involved, laws, professional codes, other practical constraints.  Identify relevant 1  factors. Develop a list of options.  Test the 1  options. Make a choice based on steps  1-5. Review steps 1-6.