Chapter 9: Ethics in Sports Medicine Flashcards
Ethics
rules, standards, and principles that dictate right conduct among members of a society or profession; based on moral values
Right Conduct
behavior that is fitting, proper, or conforms to legal or moral expectations
Code of Ethics
systemized set of standards or principles that defines ethical behavior appropriate for a profession; determined by moral values
Laws
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
person directly involved as a participant in an activity
Perpetrator
person who is responsible for or has committed an act
Breach of Confidentiality
violation of commitment to privacy and protection of information or communications
Reason
basis or explanation for an action
Excuse
reason that is justifiable
Conflict of Interest
when the interests of one individual or group are discordant or in competition with those of another individual or group
Exploitation
using another 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 responsibility to act on such knowledge
Minor
person under legal age for adult responsibilities and decisions
Guardian
person who has legal responsibility for the care and decisions of someone who is incompetent to act for himself or who is a minor
