Ethics Flashcards
What are ethics ?
External source
Varies by context
Professional
Same within group
What are morals ?
Internal source
Rarely changes
Personal
Different from person to person
Difference between ethics and morals?
Ethics are rules laid out by an external source
Morals are an individuals own rules and benefits
Key components of ethics
Rules and regulations
Values
Research
Moral principals
Ethical practices
Rules of conduct
Rules or ethics
Code of conduct or religious principals
Governess by professional and legal guidelines
Rule of morals
Personal actions and rules
Governed by your own sense of right and wrong
4 principles of bioethics
Autonomy
Beneficence
Non maleficence
Justice
Autonomy
Right for the patient to make decisions regarding treatment and care.
Right to refuse treatment
Considered as self rule
Beneficence
To actively do what’s best for the patient
Act in the patients best interest
Non maleficence
To do no harm to our patients
Justice
Treat and provide care to all patients regardless of economic status, ethnicity, sexual orientation
All patients with similar circumstances should receive the best possible treatment
Equal access to treatment
Accountability
Responsible for taking care of the patient
Accountable for all actions
Veracity
Tell the patient the truth no matter what
Necessary for informed consent
Fidelity
Keep your promises to your patients
Trust between you and patient
CMA code of ethics
Compassion
Honesty
Humility
Integrity
Prudence
