Intro to Health Care Ethics Flashcards
Define “ethics”.
Ethics is a branch of philosophy that deals with right and wrong.
Define “morality”.
Morality is an interchangeable term with “ethics”.
Morality is quite personal. It is what WE do, according to what we feel is right or wrong.
Define “values”.
Values are something that we hold important to us. This is a personal thing and our values are our own. These are shaped by our beliefs (core belief).
Define “values clarification”.
Values Clarification is the process where you think about what values are important to you, and you decide to live more closely aligned with those values.
Define “beliefs”.
Beliefs are things that we hold to be true.
- beliefs and values are very similar. A belief can shape a value. Your beliefs can shift, and therefore your values might shift as well.
Define “principles”.
Principles are fundamental truths. These are values that are true for a large group of people. These are foundations for beliefs.
Define “law”.
Law is something that is set up (usually by the government) as a way to enforce order and safety for a group of people. It is a system of rules.
What are four types of values?
Personal
Cultural
Social
Work
What are personal values?
Define who you are as an individual.
What are cultural values?
Sustain faith and cultural connectedness.
What are social values?
How you relate meaningfully to others.
What are work values?
Guide your behaviour in professional context.
What are seven principles of bioethics?
Autonomy Beneficence Non-Maleficence Confidentiality Justice/Social and Distributive Fidelity Veracity
What is autonomy?
Freedom of choice.
What is beneficence?
To promote the welfare of others.
What is non-maleficence?
Do no harm.
What is justice/social and distributive?
Fair and equitable access to healthcare.
What is fidelity?
Loyalty.
What is veracity?
Truthfulness, trust, shared responsibility.
What is an ethical dilemma?
Two courses of action, and both could be considered right. Equally compelling reasons for and against each action.
What is ethical distress?
Maybe you know what the right choice is, but you can’t do that for some reason.
What is ethical residue?
If you allow yourself to be compromised in an ethical dilemma, this is the residual feeling that you have afterwards.
What is ethical disengagement?
When someone has been put in “ethical distress” many times, and they become disengaged. Maybe they stop caring about what’s right and ethical. This is a huge sign of burnout.
What is ethical violation?
When you compromise your ethics or you witness someone breaking ethics.
What is ethical courage?
When you are able to stand firm on your values and ethics.
What are some philosophical theories of ethics?
Egoism Deontology Utilitarianism Principilism Justice Rights Virtue
What are the seven steps in ethical decision making?
- Collect information well
- Identify key questions
- Identify guiding values
- Brainstorm alternatives
- Judge each option according to values
- Make a decision
- Evaluate the outcomes
