Ethics Flashcards
Values
Beliefs about the worth of something, standard to guide ones behavior
Personal Value Systems
Set of principles or ideals that drive and guide behavior
Value Clarification
Process by which individuals identify, examine and develop their own values and value systems
Ethics
Systematic study or well rounded standards of right and wrong of what humans ought to do
Morals
Personal or communal standards of right and wrong
Ethical dilemmas
Attempted adherence to basic principles results in two conflicting courses or action
Bioethics - Advocacy
Promoting and protecting the patients rights
Bioethics - Altruism
Putting the patients needs first
Bioethics - Autonomy
Respecting patient right to make decisions about their healthcare
Bioethics - Fidelity
Doing what you say you are going to do
Bioethics - Human Dignity
Preserving dignity and privacy, uniqueness and worth
Bioethics - Integrity
Honest moral decisions, truthful and honest in your intent
Bioethics - Social Justice
Fair and equal care to all people regardless of individual characteristics
Bioethics - Beneficence
Do good and right thing for those under our care
Bioethics - Nonmaleficence
Dont do things that might cause injury
Bioethics - Accountability
Responsibility for one’s actions
Bioethics - Veracity
Telling truth and not giving fall reassurance
Nine Provisions Ethical Care
Nursing Bill of Rights
Aid in improving the workplace and ensuring nurses ability to provide safe, quality patient care
Moral Distress
You know right thing to do, but personal or institutional factors make it difficult to do it
Functions of Ethical Committees
- To educate
- A basis to make policy or policy changes
- Review Cases
- Consult all care providers and family
- Base for research and analysis
