Kin: Ethics

Question 1

What are the 9 steps of ethical decision-making?

Answer 1

1. Develop Ethical sensitivity
2. Consult code of ethics
3. Search ethical literature
4. Self-awareness
5. Apply ethical principles
6. Develop alternate course of action
7. Consult with colleagues
8. Action
9. Evaluate Results

Question 2

What to take into account when receiving gifts?

Answer 2

Maintain professional integrity and development, don’t want a conflict of interest, if accepted only small gifts of monetary value

Question 3

What are some limitations to the code of ethics? (4)

Answer 3

Application to any one setting/ situation is limited
Profession change rapidly (what is agreed upon isn’t necessarily what is ethical)
Focus too much on minor issues
Not recipe for responsible behaviour (must use value-judgement)

Question 4

What are ethics good for?

Answer 4

Protecting rights, giving guidance, preserving trust, etc.

Question 5

Ethical dilemma?

Answer 5

A situation that requires ethical action but the professional is required to perform 2+ mutually exclusive actions. Choice not to act is a choice.

Question 6

What are the 5 virtues?

Answer 6

Compassion, Discernment, Trustworthiness, Integrity (true to yourself) , and Conscientiousness (doing what you believe is right)

Question 7

What are the common ethical principles? (6)

Answer 7

Autonomy, non-malificence, beneficience, justice, fidelity, veracity

Question 8

Autonomy

Answer 8

Freedom for one to make their own decisions based on values and beliefs

Question 9

Non-malificence

Answer 9

Not inflicting harm upon others

Question 10

Beneficience

Answer 10

Act for the benefit of others

Question 11

Justice

Answer 11

Fair, equitable, treatment of others

Question 12

Fidelity

Answer 12

Fullfulling one’s responsibility of trust

Question 13

Veracity

Answer 13

Truthfulness