Ethics Flashcards
the study of the moral principals of our interaction with other people
Commitment to standards
A philosophical discipline concerned with human obligations, duties and responsibilities
The system or code of morals of a particular philosopher, group, profession…
ethics
freedom from external control
people have the right to make their own decisions
surgical consent
autonomy
“doing good”
nurses are obligated to do actions that benefit client
beneficence
“do no harm “
can be complex
bone marrow transplant
nonmaleficence
fairness
insurance, health care services, organ transplant
justice
honoring one’s commitment
i.e., “I’ll be right back”
fidelity
telling the truth
veracity
ability to answer for one’s actions
TJC national patient safety guidelines
accountability
principles to right or wrong behavior
morals
protection of privacy
HIPPA (Health insurance portability and accountability act)
condifentiality
Defines actions as right or wrong on the basis of their own “right-making characteristics”
deontology
value is determined by it’s usefulness
focus on outcome or consequences of an action
sex education & risk of HIV
utilitarianism
It is a set of ethical principles that
Are shared by members of the group
Reflects their moral judgments over time
Serves as a standard for their professional actions
ANA NURSING CODE OF ETHICS
CODE:
Advocacy
Responsibility
Accountability
Confidentiality
From the Latin (morale) pertaining to manners (mores)
Conduct or behavior of persons which reveals values or assumptions about good and evil
In accord with principles or standards of right conduct
moral
