Ethical Principles

Question 1

Autonomy

Answer 1

• right to determine own destinies

- capable of making independent choices for self

Question 2

Beneficence

Answer 2

• one’s duty to benefit or promote the good of others

- advocay —> acting on another’s behalf, either by being a supporter or defender

Question 3

Nonmaleficence

Answer 3

• abstaining from negative acts towards another

- do no harm —->intentionally or unintentionally

Question 4

Justice

Answer 4

• duty to treat all individuals equally

- regardless of race, sex, marital status, medical diagnosis, social standing, economic level, or religious beliefs

Question 5

Veracity

Answer 5

• duty to always be truthful
• refrain from intentionally deceiving or misleading client
• limitations