The ethics checklist:

• What are the facts?

• What are the critical issues?

• Who are the stakeholders?

• What are the alternatives?

• What are the ethical implications of each alternative?

• Is it legal?

• How would it look in the light of day?

• What are the consequences?

• Does it violate important values?

• Does it violate the Golden Rule?

• Is it just?

• Has the process been fair?

• Is more than one alternative right?

• Which values are in conflict?

• Which of these values are most important?

• Can you find an alternative that is consistent with your values?