Exam 2 - Ethics Flashcards
Autonomy
Committment to include PTs in all aspects of care
Autonomy
Taking positive actions to help others
Nonmaleficence
Avoidance of harm/hurt
Justice
Being fair; i.e., fair distribution of healthcare resources
Fidelity
Agreement to keep promises
Professional Nursing Code of Ethics
Set by ANA
Advocacy
Responsibility
Accountability
Confidentiality
Advocacy
Support PT health, safety, rights (privacy, refusal)
Responsibility
Willingness to respect obligations and follow through on promises
Accountability
Ability to answer for one’s actions
Confidentiality
Protection of PT’s health info
Value
Personal belief about the worth of a given idea, attitude, custom, or object that sets standards that influence behavior
Deontology
Defines actions as right/wrong
Utilitarianism
Value of something is determined by its usefulness
Ethics of Care
Importance of understanding relationships as revealed through personal narratives
Casuistry
case-based reasoning