Ethics Flashcards
Beneficence
doing good
justice
fairness
autonomy
right of choice
fidelity
keeping commitments
veracity
obligation to be truthful in words and actions
duty
responsibility owed to others
What are some of the theoretical models of ethics?
Rights ethics (human rights) Duties ethics (duties) Utilitarian (consequences) Act Utilitarian (action) Rule Utilitarian (rules) Virtue ethics (character traits) Religious ethics (worldview) Pragmatism (focus)
What are some ethical problems encountered in pt?
Patient rights/welfare concerns:
(confidentiality, informed consent, sexual misconduct of provider
Professional issues
(competence, supervision of support personnel, safety at work)
Business Economic issues
(cost, justification, fraud prevention, business relationships)
T/f: Ethical decisions are always huge and life changing
false, they are often not.
What is an ethical area students encounter?
Academic integrity
4 characteristics of ethical behavior
Moral sensitivity: ability to identify ethically charged situation
Moral judgment: ability to analyze situation and make appropriate decision
Moral Motivation: which moral factors are more relative than others?
Moral Character: courage to act on decision one makes
What is one hallmark of a profession?
A code of ethics
2009 APTA HOD updated the standards of ethical conduct for PTs and PTAs to emphasize what?
effective relationships, ethical business practices, advocation of societal needs
What are the 8 standards of ethical conduct for PTA?
- respect 2. trustworthy and compassionate 3. sound decision making w/ PT 4. integrity in relationships 5. fulfill obligations
- enhance competence 7. support ethical organizational behavior
- advocacy
What does RIPS stand for?
Realm, Individual Process, Situation
What are the Realms of RIPS?
individual, organizational, societal
What are the individual processes of RIPS?
moral sensitivity, moral judgment, moral motivation, moral courage
What are the situations of RIPS
issue, dilemma, distress, temptation, silence
what is an ethical issue?
a value is challenged
what is an ethical dilemma?
two right ways, which one is better
what is an ethical distress?
right course is clear, but something keeps you from it
What is an ethical temptation?
benefit exists for choosing wrong over right
what is an ethical silence?
values are challenged but no one is addressing it or taking action
what are the steps for ethical decision making?
- Recognize and define (RIPS)
- Reflect
- Decide what to do
- Implement, evaluate, and reassess
Nonmaleficence
doing no harm
