ethical issues

Question 1

what is ethics

Answer 1

the rules of conduct that guide us when deciding what is right and what is wrong, what is good and what is bad.

Question 2

what are the 4 principles of ethics and examples of each.

Answer 2

1. autonomy: respecting the clients right to make their own decisions ex. preference on what the wear or eat
2. justice: fairness and making sure that all clients receive equal treatment.
3. Beneficence: doing what’s best for the client ex. helping client with exercises to improve strength
4. non- maleficence: make sure the decisions we make don’t cause harm to the client. ex. ensuring the correct meds is given right amount right person the do 10 checks.

Question 3

what is the difference between personal and professional ethics

Answer 3

personal: individualized beliefs, values and morals developed throughout our lifetime of interaction with others.
professional: rules, policies, guidelines and standards governing caregivers.

Question 4

what is an ethical dilemma

Answer 4

a situation that requires you to choose between 2 or more right courses of action that contradict each other.

Question 5

what are morals

Answer 5

the principles of behaviour a person believes to be right or wrong for themselves

Question 6

what are values

Answer 6

personal belief about worth that acts as a standard to guide ones behaviours

Question 7

what are beliefs

Answer 7

ideas or convictions a person holds to be true. may or may not be supported by objective evidence

Question 8

what are attitudes

Answer 8

general feelings or frame of reference around which a person organizes knowledge about the world

Question 9

what are some values central to ethical practice

Answer 9

health and well-being
choice
dignity

Question 10

what is code of ethics

Answer 10

there’s no formal code of ethics for support workers follow your agencies or facilities code of ethics.

being an advocate in
promoting the client’s dignity,
independence, preferences,
privacy, and safety, as well as
honouring the client’s right to
confidentiality

Question 11

define legal issues

Answer 11

refer to disputes, problems, or questions that arise within the context of the law, requiring interpretation, application, or enforcement of legal principles, rules, or statutes