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area of philosophy concerned with theories of ethics, with how we ought to live our lives

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moral philosophy

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Providing moral framework

Used in order to work out what kinds of actions are good/right and bad/wrong

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normative ethics

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Most abstract area of moral philosophy
	Questions about:
		Nature of morality
		What morality is
		What moral language means
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metaethics

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for any act there are three things that might be though to be morally interesting

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the agent
the act
the consequences of the act

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concentrates on the moral character of the agent

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virtue ethics

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concentrates on the act being performed

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deontology

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We ought to act in the way that brings about the best consequences
The end justifies the means: all that matters for ethics is making the world a better place

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consequentialism

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refer to rules provided by an external source

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ethics

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refer to an individuals own principles regarding right and wrong

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morals

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components of a moral problem

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moral agent
course of action
desired outcome

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The right thing to do is known but there is a barrier that prevents the action from being taken
Barrier to moral agency

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moral distress

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No right or wrong actions
There are two morally correct actions
To do one action prohibits the other action

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ethical delimma

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When there are two authority figures stating two different actions should be taken by one person

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locus of authority

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commitment to excellence in health care involve behaviors that are

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legal
ethical
professional

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are the core from which we operate or react and that contribute to our system of beliefs, ideas and/or opinions

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values

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are character trait valued as being good

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virtues

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deals with what is regarded as right or wrong, term is used in regard to three contexts; individual conscience, systems of principles and judgements shared within a cultrual, religious, secular, humanist or philosophical community and codes of behavior derived from these systems

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morality

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patterns of human activity and the symbolic structures that an activity significance

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culture

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come from religious, philosophical or anthropologic beliefs about humans and their relationship with god and with each other

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personal beliefs

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accepting something as true which has been told by someone who is believed to be trustworthy.

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faith

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awareness of one’s own ethical insights

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humility

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willingness to fairly assess differing ideas, beliefs and viewpoints

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courage

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attempt to understand different opinions to see the issue from the other side

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empathy

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hold own belifes to the same standard of proof and evidence that we require from others

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fair mindedness

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certain qualities that constitute a good life; the things or objects that one holds dear

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values

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the power or liberty to which a person or group is justly entitled or a thing to which they have a moral or legal claim

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rights

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describes actions which are regarded as morally incumbent and related to a principle, and set apart from personal likes and dislikes or any external compulsion

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duties

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a situation that you have reason to believe has serious negative implications regarding moral values and duties, and will pose difficult choices for individuals who want to help support high moral standards

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ethical problem

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a challenge to your integrity of the integrity of your profession

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ethical distress

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a challenged about the morally right thing to do where two or more courses of action diverge

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ethical dilimma

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a challenge of deciding who should be the primary decision maker

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locus of authority

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a barrier keeping one from doing what is right

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type 1 ethical distress

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a barrier of knowing something is wrong but one is not sure what

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type 2 ethical distress

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rightness or wrongness depends on its intrinsic nature rather than on the situation or consequences. the act itself is right or wrong so it is duty oreiented
principles derived from reasons are universal. essentially morality is derived from rationality rather than experiences. universal truths apply to all people, across all times and in all situations

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deontological

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character traits are the disposition or readiness to act in certain ways. a person of high moral character is one who can be expected to always act in a manner that upholds standards

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virtue theory

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asserts that a divine being or morally exemplary individual has set down rules that provide guidance in moral decision making. good then is equated to whoever the deity commands.

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divine command theory

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the primary focal point of this theory is human rights are fundamental and morally paramount. conduct then is morally right when and because it respects human rights.

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rights ethics

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rights are justified claims that others have and obligation to respect. this means rights do not depend on the goodwill of others, nor are they a privalege. other may no interfere with your rights and they must respect your claim to said rights

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the nature of rights

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no person should receive goods and services on the basis of undeserved advantage, nor be denied goods and services on the basis of undeserved disadvantage

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fair opportunity rule

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do no harm, by action or inaction, by deliberation, negligence or ignorance

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non maleficence

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the duty to prevent or remove harm from others and to promote good. do only that which benefits the patient
look out for the patients wellbeing first and act to benefit another
this duty ends when action can bring harm to oneselft

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beneficience

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the right to make choices and decisions about one’s own course of action = self determination
refraining from interfering by action or even inaction with an individuals choice
assumption that one has an ability to analyze alternatives, make a responsible choice and carry out ones plans

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autonomy

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the right to privacy

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confidentiality

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equity or fair treatment in the distribution of benefits and burdens in society

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Justice

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obligation to speak and act truthfully = honesty/truth telling
full and honest disclosure is needed for this

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veracity

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keep promises and commitments

being faithful to the patients reasonable expectations with loyalty and trust

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fidelity

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a character trait of behaving in a way that is not menacing or harmful

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benevolene

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· The method of exploring how we can exercise responsible moral judgment without resorting to a comprehensive theory by balancing conflicting moral reasons. The reasons include rights, responsibilities and ideals of character.
· The full range of moral values in any given situation must be examined and integrated to be applied to a particular situation.

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pragmatism

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six steps of ethical decision making

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get the story straight
identify type of ethical problem
use ethics theories or approaches to analyze the problems
explore the practical alternatives
complete the action
evaluate the process and outcome
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trustworthiness
respect
responsibility
fairness
caring
citizenship
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six pillars of character

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APTA code of ethics

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dignity and rights
trustworthiness and compassion
accountability of professional judgment
integrity in relationships
compliance with obligations
self improvement
remuneration
meeting public health needs
52
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who has jurisdiction over professionals who practice in the state with or without the proper credentials

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state regulatory and licensure agencies

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the activities needed to protect the profession from those who would misuse the appropriate functions
responsible for self and other practitioners through self regulation based on standards of education and practice and the fiduciary responsibility for those we serve

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professional gatekeeping

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the act of making unflattering statements against someone or something

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disparagement

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civil wrongs that harm a reputation; decrease respect, regard, or confidence; or induce disparaging, hostile, or disagreeable opinions or feelings against and individual or entitiy

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defamation

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formally reporting impaired, unethical or incompetent behavior of an individual or institution.

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whistleblowing

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can be defined at verbalizations, touching, behavior, expression, gestures or innuendoes that are sexual or seductive in nature

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sexual misconduct

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based on excessive insecurity, self depreciation and a desire to find personal identity in relation to someone else

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detrimental dependence

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the patient acknowledges they have a need and that need is met by having some type of dependence on the HCP provider

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constructive dependence

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is a procedure that involves a process for decision making to protect the dignity of the patient and foster trust
patients must be presented with details, benefits, risks and potential risks of all proposed interventions so they can make a willing, informed choice in their care

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informed consent

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offensive touching done without the consent of the person being touched

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battery

62
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legal right to be informed of what will happen to him/her

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disclosure

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the person in which another has place a special trust or confidence is required to watch out for the best interests of that party

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fiduciary

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