Med Law chapter 1 (key terms) Flashcards
Key terms
Amoral
lacking or indifferent to moral standards
Applied ethics
The practical application of moral standards to the conduct of individuals involved in organizations
Bioethicists
persons who specialize in the field of bioethics
Bioethics
the moral dilemmas and issues of advanced medicine and medical research
comparable worth
pay equality; the theory that extends equal pay requirements to all persons doing equal work
Compassion
ability to have gentle, caring attitude towards and fellow employees
Cost/benefit analysis
utilitarianism; an ethical approach in which the benefit of the decision should outweigh the costs
Due process
the entitlement of all employees to have certain procedures followed when they believe their rights are in jeopardy
duty-based ethics
focuses on preforming one’s duty to various people and institutions
Empathy
the ability to understand the feelings of another person without actually experiencing the pain or or distress that person is going through
Ethics
the branch of philosophy relating to morals and moral principals
Fidelity
loyalty and faithfulness to others
indigent
a person who is impoverished and without funds
integrity
the unwavering adherence to one’s principals; dedication to maintaining high standards
Justice-based ethics
based in the moral restraint of “the veil of ignorance”
laws
rules or actions prescribed by a governmental authority that have a binding legal force
litigious
excessive inclined to sue
medical ethics
moral conduct based on principals regulating the behavior of health care professionals
medical etiquette
Medical practice acts
Law established in all states that define the practice of medicine as well as requirements and methods for licensure in a particular state
Morality
The quality of being virtuous or practicing the right conduct
Precedent
A ruling of an earlier case that is then applied to subsequent cases
Principal of autonomy
Right to make decisions about one’s own life
Principal of beneficence
Action of helping others and preforming actions that result in benefit to another person
principal of justice
warns us that equals must be treated equally
Principal of non malfeasance
“First, do no harm”
Quality assurance
Gathering and evaluating information about the services provided as well as the results achieved and comparing this information with an accepted standard
Rights-based ethics
A natural rights ethical theory that places the primary emphasis on a person’s individual rights
Sanctity of life
sacredness of human life; all human beings must be protected
Sexual harassment
Unwelcome sexual advances or requests for sexual favors
Sympathy
Pity for someone else
Tolerance
A respect for those whose opinions, practices, race, religion, and nationality differ from our own
Utilitarianism
An ethical theory based on the principle of the greatest good for the greatest number
Virtue-based ethics
A character trait based on concern for the person
