Legal & Professional Ethics

Question 1

Define Ethics

Answer 1

branch of philosophy that incorporates rules of conduct or a system of moral principles to guide a particular group or individual in the pursuit of acceptable conduct.

Question 2

Define Critical Thinking

Answer 2

a mental purposeful process of analysis, interpretation and evaluation of information in order to try and find an answer and reach a conclusion.

Question 3

Liability definition

Answer 3

a duty to provide care within a professional practice

Question 4

Malfeasance definition

Answer 4

knowingly performing a duty incorrectly or poorly

Question 5

Meta-ethics definition

Answer 5

a branch of ethics that seeks to understand the nature of ethical properties, statements, attitudes, and judgements.

Question 6

Morality definition

Answer 6

following moral rules
in order to recognize how we ought to live, build relationships with others, and how to behave

Question 7

Moral Reasoning defined

Answer 7

Process of practical reasoning used in an attempt to determine what is “right” and “wrong” in a given situation

Question 8

Negligence definition

Answer 8

Having failed to provide a standard of care resulting in harm to a patient

this could include intentional and non-intentional negligence.

Question 9

Define professionalism

Answer 9

an awareness of one’s behaviour and competence that is expected from one’s profession