Ethics definitions

Question 1

Values

Answer 1

Personal belief about the worth of a given idea, attitude, custom, or object that sets standards that influence behavior

Question 2

Morals

Answer 2

Provides standards of behavior

Question 3

Ethics

Answer 3

Reflects the should of human behavior, process oriented (involved critical analysis)

Question 4

Bioethics/clinical ethics

Answer 4

Application of ethical theories and principles to problems in health care

Question 5

Dilemma

Answer 5

A situation that requires one to choose between two equally balanced alternatives

Question 6

Autonomy

Answer 6

Refers to a persons independence, right to make choices

Question 7

Beneficence

Answer 7

Refers to taking positive actions to help others

Question 8

Nonmaleficence

Answer 8

Avoidance of harm or hurt

Question 9

Respect for Person

Answer 9

Most fundamental human right

Question 10

Justice

Answer 10

Refers to fairness

Question 11

Fidelity

Answer 11

Refers to the agreement to keep promises

Question 12

Veracity

Answer 12

Accuracy or conformity to truth

Question 13

How do we understand ethical issues?

Answer 13

Requires exploration of personal values, peers and other professionals values and behaviors, patients rights, and institutional and societal issues/policies

Question 14

Professional Code of Ethics

Answer 14

A set of ethical principles that are accepted by all members of a profession

Question 15

Advanced directive

Answer 15

A written expression of a persons wishes about their medical care, esp. during terminal disease or end of life

Question 16

Competence

Answer 16

A legal term for a persons decision making ability

Question 17

Capacity

Answer 17

A clinical term for a persons decision making ability

Question 18

What is the ethical decision making model?

Answer 18

1. Clarify the ethical dilemma
2. Gather additional information
3. Identify options
4. Make a decision
5. Act
6. Evaluate