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ETHICS Flashcards

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management of an office, business, or organization.

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administration

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A branch of knowledge that deals with moral principles.

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ethics

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From which languages is the word “ethics” derived?

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Greek (“Ethos”) meaning character

Latin (“Mores”) meaning customs

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Who was one of the first great philosophers to study ethics?

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Aristotle.

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branch of philosophy that defines obligations owed to individuals and society.

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legal ethics

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The study, knowledge, or science of law.

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jurisprudence

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The branch of moral science that deals with the obligations a professional owes to the public.

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professional ethics

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Principles of conduct within an organization that guide decision-making and behavior.

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Code of ethics

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9
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principle of putting saving lives and promoting health above all else.

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health ethics

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The idea that society’s goal should be the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people.

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utilitarianism

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The study of moral obligation, focusing on the rightness or wrongness of actions.

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deontology

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Focuses on using wisdom rather than emotions in solving moral dilemmas.

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virtue ethics

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What is the ethical principle of autonomy?

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A person’s right to make their own decisions.

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What is nonmaleficence?

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The principle of doing no harm.

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What is beneficence?

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The active promotion of good, kindness, and charity.

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What is justice in ethical terms?

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Treating people equally and fairly.

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What is paternalism?

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Treating individuals as if they were children, providing for needs but denying rights.

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What is fidelity?

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Keeping promises and agreements.

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What is veracity?

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The principle that people should always tell the truth.

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Cherished ideas and beliefs that influence decision-making.

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values

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A habitual disposition to do good.

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virtue

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An acquired mode of behavior repeated frequently.

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habit

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A habitual practice of people that becomes established like law.

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custom

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The transmission of knowledge, customs, and practices from one generation to the next.

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tradition

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What is the double effect?

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An action with both a positive effect (e.g., relieving pain) and a negative effect (e.g., hastening death).

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What are morals?

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Beliefs about behavior judged by society.

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What are moral principles?

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Universal guides to action derived from basic moral truths.

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A set of ethical standards specific to the practice of radiologic technology.

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Code of Professional Ethics for Radiologic Technology?

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What is Article I of the Code of Professional Ethics?

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Responsibility to the public.

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What is Article II of the Code of Professional Ethics?

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Responsibility to patients.

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What is Article III of the Code of Professional Ethics?

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Responsibility to colleagues, allied health professionals, and health institutions.

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What is Article IV of the Code of Professional Ethics?

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Responsibility to self.

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How many sections does Article 1 of the code of ethics have?

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5

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How many sections does the Article 2 of the Code of ethics have?

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8

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How many sections does the Article 3 of the Code of ethics have?

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9

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How many sections does the Article 4 of the Code of ethics have?

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7

37
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A rule of civil conduct prescribed by the supreme power in a state.

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law

38
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The branch of municipal law defining crimes and their punishments.

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criminal law

39
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Regulates relations of assistance, authority, and obedience in society for the protection of private interests.

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civil law

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regulates the operation and procedures of government agencies.

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administrative law

41
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A meeting of minds between parties to fulfill an obligation.

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contract

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What are the three essential requisites of contracts?

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Consent, object, and cause of the obligation.

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What is a voidable or annullable contract?

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A contract that has all requisites but consent is vitiated by mistake, violence, or fraud.

44
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A contract that cannot be enforced in court due to defects like lack of authority.

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unenforceable contract

45
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A contract that is null, has no effect, and cannot be ratified.

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void or inexistent contract

46
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Intrusion into a person’s personal life without just cause.

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invasion of privacy

47
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Maintaining the confidentiality and security of patient records.

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medical privacy

48
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Acts or omissions punishable by law.

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Felonies

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What is deceit (dolo)?

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When an act is performed with deliberate intent.

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What is fault (culpa)?

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When a wrongful act results from negligence or recklessness.

51
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What are culpable felonies?

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Felonies committed by fault or negligence.

52
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legal declaration of a person’s intentions upon death.

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will

53
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A will written, dated, and signed by the testator’s hand.

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holographic will

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What is a notarial will?

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will signed by the testator and attested by three or more credible witnesses.

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Who is a testator?

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A person who has made a will.

56
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What is a subpoena ad testificandum?

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An order requiring a person to testify as a witness in court.

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What is a subpoena duces tecum?

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An order requiring a person to bring documents to court.

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What was the ruling in Picart v. Smith?

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negligence is determined by whether the defendant used reasonable care and caution in the situation.

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