Ethics Flashcards
Is the science that deals with the
study of the morality of human
conduct concerning human life in all
aspects
bioethics
refers to the quality of the human act
morality
is a branch of philosophy dealing with what
is morally right or wrong
ethics
is a science that deals with the study of the
morality of human conduct as it concerns
health care delivery services
health ethics
is the moral science that treats the
obligations by which a member of a
profession owes the public, to the
profession, and to his clients.
professional ethics
are unique to each vocation and w/c apply
to their respective members
ethical codes
is the general principles of an
organization‟s beliefs on the matter
such as mission, quality, privacy or
the environment
code of ethics
is designed to influence the
behavior of the employees
code of conduct
discusses difficult issues and difficult
decisions which provide a clear
account of what behavior is
considered „ethical‟ in the
circumstances
code of practice
Duties of healthcare provider
do good and preserve life
unprofessional
treatment resulting to injuries or
wrong execution of duties and
responsibilities of a health care
Institution.
malpractice
- failure to use a
reasonable amount of care
when such failure results in
injury due to lack of skill.
negligence
failure to use
a reasonable amount of care
when such failure results in
injury due to lack of foresight.
imprudence
it is an act injuring
a person’s character, fame or
reputation through false and
malicious statements.
defamation
malicious
imputation in writing
of a crime, vice or
defect that tends to
dishonor or writing
bringing contempt or
public derision
libel
