Ethics in Professional Practice Flashcards

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Ethical dilemma

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You are presented with two or more conflicting principles

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Profession vs. Occupation

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Codified beliefs (code of ethics)
Accountability 
Focus on intrinsic value and commitment to society
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Attributes of doctoring professions - internal attributes

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Code of ethics
Internal controls of practitioner bx 
Body of specialized knowledge 
Doctoral level of education preparation
Formal organization
Licensure requirement
Autonomous decision making
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Ethics timeline

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1935- first code of ethics adopted by APTA
1974 - Purtilo said PTs make ethical decisions
1996 - Trizenberg said we need more progress

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Top 3 ethical concerns

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Reimbursement
Conflicts - conflicts of interest
Assessing decision making capability of patients

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Ethics is the discipline that deals with

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what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation

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Ethics is influenced by

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morals, laws, values

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Ethics is grounded in

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reason, facts, laws

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6 influential ethical theories

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Rights ethics
Duty ethics
Utilitarianism 
Virtue ethics
Religious ethics
Pragmatism
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Rights ethics

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emphasis on individual rights/human rights
Rights belong to all people
Health care - rights focus to the patients

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Duty ethics

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Focuses on performing duty to people and institutions - employers and patients
Explores conflicting opinions about duty - employer employee relationships
Which duty has a priority in a situation
Duty and obligation to involve patients in decision making and informed consent

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Utilitarianism

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Greatest good for the greatest number
Impact of actions on welfare of society as a whole
Ends justify the means

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Virtue ethics

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AKA character based ethics
Emphasis on people NOT on decisions or principles involved
Kind of persons we aspire to be
Integrity code we sign is ex or boy scouts

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Religious ethics

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Links moral virtues, ideals and principles to religious beliefs and ideals
Provides moral guidance - golden rule

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Pragmatism

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Exercising moral judgment without resorting to comprehensive theories
An ethical outlook where considers full range of moral values to specific situations
What is the most practical

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Code of ethics

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The principles of conduct governing an individual or a group

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Purpose of code of ethics

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Define the obligation of the profession
Provide consensus regarding limits of self interest
Provide public statement as to how we contribute to public good and minimize harm
Provides guidance when negotiating organization or societal arrangements

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Clinical Ethics

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The identification, analysis, and resolution of moral problems that arise in the care of a particular patien

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Clinical ethics - based on

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moral principles or practice customs of the healthcare profession

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Clinical ethics - involves the

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consideration of others, patients, caregivers, other professionals, in deciding how to act

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Physical therapy ethics - derived and expressed through

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Law
Institutional policies/practices
Policy of professional organizations
Professional standards of care (APTA guide for prof conduct and APTA code of ethics)

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Principle 1 - PTs shall respect the inherent dignity and rights of all individuals - core values =

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Compassion

Integrity

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Principle 2 - PTs shall be trustworthy and compassionate in addressing the rights and needs of patients - core values

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Altruism
Compassion
Professional Duty

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Principle 3 - PTs shall be accountable for making sound professional judgments - core values

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Excellence

Integrity

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Principle 4 - PTs shall demonstrate integrity in their relationships with patients, families, colleagues, students, research participants, other health care providers, employers, payers, and the public - core values

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Integrity

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Principle 5 - PTs shall fulfill their legal and professional obligations - core values

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Professional Duty

Accountability

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Principle 6 - PTs shall enhance their expertise through the lifelong acquisiion and refinement of knowledge, skills, abilities, and professional behaviors - core values

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Excellence

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Principle 7 - PTs shall promote organizational behaviors and business practices that benefit patients and society - core values

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Integrity

Accountability

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Principle 8 - PTs shall participate in efforts to meet the health needs of people locally, nationally, or globally - core values

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Social responsibility