Basics of Ethics

Question 1

Accreditation

Answer 1

Process of officially recognizing a person or an organization for meeting the standards and qualifications in an area based on pre-established industry criteria.

Question 2

Applied ethics

Answer 2

Application of moral principals and standards to organizations of individuals.

Question 3

Bioethics

Answer 3

Study of ethical dilemmas and issues resulting from advances in medicine, medical research and science.

Question 4

Code of ethics

Answer 4

Standards of behavior; initiated by an employer or organization, defining the acceptable conduct of its members/employees. Also called code of conduct.

Question 5

Duty based ethics

Answer 5

Philosophy of ethics that focuses on performing ones duty to a group, individual or organization.

Question 6

Ethics

Answer 6

Branch of philosophy that relates to principals, rules and standards that govern a persons behavior and decisions.

Question 7

Group ethics

Answer 7

A system of principals and rules of conduct accepted by a culture or group.

Question 8

Integrity

Answer 8

Unwavering adherence to an individual’s values and principals with a dedication to high standards.

Question 9

Justice based ethics

Answer 9

Ethical philosophy based on all individuals having equal rights.

Question 10

Medical ethics

Answer 10

Ethics that specifically addresses how to handle issues arising out of the care of patients and focuses on the health care professionals duty to the patient

Question 11

Medical practice Acts

Answer 11

Laws defined by each state that regulate the licensing and medical laws for the state and define the scope of practice for licensed and unlicensed individuals in the health care field.

Question 12

Morals

Answer 12

Standards of right or wrong

Question 13

Rights based ethics

Answer 13

Philosophy of ethics based on the theory of the rights of each individual. (autonomy)

Question 14

Standards of care

Answer 14

Basic skill and care expected of healthcare professionals in the same similar branch of medicine; based on what another medical professional would deem to be appropriate in similar circumstances.

Question 15

Standards of Practice

Answer 15

Officially sanctioned description of the specific procedures, actions and processes that are permitted for a license or unlicensed professional; based on the specific states laws for education and experience requirements; plus demonstrated competency. Established by the states laws, licensing boards and/or the agency regulations.

Question 16

Utilitarianism

Answer 16

Ethical theory based on the greatest good for the greatest number(also known as the cost benefit analysis

Question 17

Values

Answer 17

Principals that individuals choose to follow in their lives.

Question 18

Virtue based ethics

Answer 18

Ethical theory or philosophy that relies on the principal that individuals share and will hold as their governing principal the values and moral behavior and character.