Ethics, Stress, Work Skills

Question 1

Ethics

Answer 1

principles or values that guide us in determining what is right or wrong conduct. A persons ethics can be influenced by culture or other personal circumstances

Question 2

Code of Ethics

Answer 2

a set of standards or guiding principles developed by an organization that people who are part of that organization are expected to follow.

Question 3

Healthcare Ethics

Answer 3

four principles that guide healthcare workers in determining right and wrong conduct while at work. These include:

Autonomy: client’s right to make their own choices in lifestyle and healthcare
Justice: being fair
Beneficence: doing good
Non-maleficence: do no harm

Question 4

justice

Answer 4

being fair

Question 5

beneficence

Answer 5

doing good

Question 6

non maleficence

Answer 6

not doing harm

Question 7

burnout

Answer 7

is a complete mental and physical exhaustion as a result of prolonged stress. When suffering from burnout, a persons everyday functioning will be impacted. They may not be able to go to work, or if they do, they could be less competent in doing their job.

Question 8

work skills

Answer 8

the qualities and characteristics that a worker demonstrates. This can include reliability, punctuality, honesty, trustworthiness and more. Excellent work skills promote best outcomes for your client, teamwork and overall staff morale.

Things that must be considered include ability to get to work (transportation, childcare), ability to do the job once you arrive (competent, rested and healthy), ability to work with others and more.