Ethics Flashcards
a written system of standards of ethical conduct
code of ethics
a major branch of philosophy, encompassing right conduct and good life
ethics
a habit of mind and will that inclines a person to act with integrity
prudence
ethics that answer the question “what should I do?”
principle ethics
ethics that answer the question “Who should I be?”
virtue ethics
a viewpoint of ethics where ethical decisions are based on the context or consequences
ethical relativism
a viewpoint of ethics where ethical decisions are based on fixed moral rules that exist regardless of whether one believes in them
ethical absolutism
implementing the values of the dominant social system as the basis for ethical decisions
clinical pragmatism
emphasizing human needs, such as self-actualization and freedom, as the basis for ethical decisions
humanistic ethics
acknowledging the uniqueness of a situation and the need to apply principles accordingly
situational ethics
using religious beliefs, such as the belief in divine love or the will of God, as the basis of ethical decisions
religious ethics
1) Identify and define the problem.
2) Review the NAADAC Code of Ethics to determine which principles are applicable.
3) Consult with a supervisor and/or colleagues
4) Consider any potential legal concerns and identify if consultation with an attorney is needed.
5) Identify all courses of action and their consequences.
6) Decide on a course of action.
7) Implement the course of action and document it appropriately.
8) Reflect on the outcome of the course of action.
NAADAC’s Decision Making Model
assuring information will be kept secret, with access limited to only appropriate persons
confidentiality
the state of being private
privacy
a legal document which invokes the power of the court to force someone to testify in court or to give certain documents to the court
subpoena
the habit of mind that inclines a person toward the intelligent understanding of the suffering of another and the desire to alleviate that suffering
compassion
the process of detailing the nature of treatment services so the client can make a voluntary and informed decision as to whether he or she would like to participate
informed consent
programs designed to help employees manage substance use and emotional disturbances without losing their job
employee assistance program (EAP)
another name for an employee assistance program that is designed to help employees manage substance use and emotional disturbances without losing their job
peer assistance program
intangible property that is the result of creativity
intellectual property
a legal concept giving he creator of an original work of authorship exclusive rights to it
copyright
rights that are founded in human nature
natural rights
rights that are not guaranteed by human nature but are agreed upon by society
consensual rights
When an addiction professional assumes two different roles with a client
dual relationship
an obligation an addiction professional has to warn another individual of emending danger
duty to warn
a law that requires addiction professionals to hold in confidence anything clients tell them, even when ordered to by a court
privileged communication
an obligation an addiction professional has to report cases of abuse, neglect and exploitation
duty to report
professional wrongdoing that results in injury or damage
malpractice
supporting clients’ independence, freedom and self-determination
autonomy
the obligation to do good
beneficence
being educated, trained and prepared to provide the addiction-related services
competence
valuing the right to privacy
discretion
exercising honesty and trust
fidelity
providing equal and fair treatment
justice
demonstrating allegiance to the client
loyalty
doing no harm
nonmaleficence
observing laws and relations which govern individuals and the profession
obedience
