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IDEA and the Ethics Checklist are decision-making tools for resolving ethical dilemmas. They are not UHN policies or ways to protect yourself in case you breach the Code.

IDEA is an acronym that stands for Identify, Define, Explore, and Act. It's a systematic approach to help you navigate through ethical issues.

1. Identify: Recognize that there is an ethical issue or problem.
2. Define: Clearly state the ethical issue or problem.
3. Explore: Consider all the possible options and outcomes.
4. Act: Make a decision and act on it.

The Ethics Checklist, on the other hand, is a list of questions designed to guide you through the process of making an ethical decision. It helps ensure that you consider all relevant factors and perspectives before making a decision.

Both of these tools are designed to help you make ethical decisions in a thoughtful and systematic way. They are not meant to be used as a way to avoid responsibility for unethical actions or to protect yourself in case you breach the Code of Ethics.