Chapter 5 - Professional Roles and Behaviors Flashcards
Professional Behavior
Ethical principle of GOODNESS; actions that bring about good are considered right
BENEFICENCE
Professional Behavior
Ethical principle of NO EVIL; an obligation not to inflict harm
NONMALEFICENCE
Professional Behavior
Ethical principle of TRUTH; an obligation to tell the truth
VERACITY
Professional Behavior
Ethical principle of FAITHFULNESS; an obligation to be loyal or faithful
FIDELITY
Professional Behavior
Ethical principle of FAIRNESS; an obligation to act with equity
JUSTICE
Professional Behavior
Ethical principle of SELF-DETERMINATION; respecting the independence of others, and acting with self-reliance
AUTONOMY
Professional Behavior
Ethics system emphasizing the rights of individuals in a democratic society to be shielded from undue restriction or harm.
RIGHTS-BASED ETHICS
Professional Behavior
Ethics system with six moral principles accepted as guides to right action
PRINCIPLISM
Professional Behavior
Ethics system based on admirable character traits such as caring, faithfulness, trustworthiness, compassion, and courage
VIRTUE-BASED ETHICS
Professional Behavior
Ethical theory that right and wrong is based on the essential nature of an action
NONCONSEQUENTIALISM
Professional Behavior
Ethical theory that right and wrong is based on the consequences of an action
CONSEQUENTIALISM
Professional Behavior
What are the four steps to ETHICAL ANALYSIS?
- Identifying the problem
- Developing alternate solutions
- Selecting the best solution
- Defending your selection
Key Terms - Professional Behavior
Who is the person responsible for implementing an ethical decision that has been selected through group ethical analysis?
MORAL AGENT
Patient Rights
What are 6 primary patient rights?
- Considerate and Respectful Care
- Information
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Informed Consent
- Refusal of Treatment/Examination
- Death with Dignity
Key Terms - Patient Rights
What is necessary for the patient to provide for any procedure that involves substantial risk or is considered experimental?
INFORMED CONSENT
Key Terms - Patient Rights
An outline of specific wishes about the medical care to be given in the event that the individual loses the ability to make or communicate decisions
ADVANCE DIRECTIVE
Legal Considerations
What are the two general types of laws?
- Criminal
- Civil
Legal Considerations
What is the type of law that deals with offenses against the state or society at large?
CRIMINAL LAW
Legal Considerations
What is the type of law that deals with the rights and duties of individuals with respect to one another?
CIVIL LAW
Key Terms - Legal Considerations
A serious crime that may be punished by imprisonment
FELONY
Key Terms - Legal Considerations
A less significant crime usually punished by a fine or imprisonment for less than 1 year
MISDEMEANOR
Key Terms - Legal Considerations
A civil wrong committed by one individual against the person or property of another
TORT
Key Terms - Legal Considerations
Tort that alleges unjustifiable detention of a person against their will
FALSE IMPRISONMENT
Legal Considerations
Tort that alleges breach of patient’s confidentiality or unnecessary exposure or touching of a patient’s body
INVASION OF PRIVACY
Key Terms - Legal Considerations
WRITTEN malicious spreading of information that causes defamation of character or loss of reputation
LIBEL
Key Terms - Legal Considerations
VERBAL malicious spreading of information that causes defamation of character or loss of reputation
SLANDER