Chapter 9 Definitions Flashcards
ethics
the rules, standards, and principles that dictate right conduct among members of a society or profession. ethics are based on moral values
right conduct
behavior that is fitting, proper, or conforms to legal or moral expectations
code of ethics
a systematized set of standards or principles that defines ethical behavior appropriate for a profesion. Moral values determine the standards and principles
laws
the rules and regulations governing the affairs of a community or society. Administrative authority and an established judicial system of the community enforce laws
rights
moral or legal privileges inherent in being a member of a community or society
primary party
a person directly involved as a participant in an activity
perpetrator
the person who is responsible for or has committed an act
breach of confidentiality
violation of a commitment to privacy and protection of information or communications
conflict of interest
when the interest of one individual or group are dicordant or in competition with those of another individual or group
exploitation
using anohter person for selfish purposes, particularly when it comes at the expense of that person or without the person’s knowledge or full informed consent
third party
to be affected by, but not directly involved in, a situation. Professionals who simply have knowledge of an unethical act can be affected by it, because they have a professional responsibilty to act on such knowledge
minor
a person under legal age for adult responsibilities and decisions
guardian
a person who has legal responsibility for the care and decisions of someone who is incompetent to act for himself or who is a minor
forbidden knowledge
information about a situation that an athletic trainer is forbidden to act on
manipulation
shrewdly or deviously influencing or controllign another person or a situation. when the influence or control is for self-interested purposes, it can be exploitative
