Meeting Professional Standards Flashcards
What are the 6 ethical principles?
Autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, justice, fidelity, veracity
Autonomy
Freedom to make one’s own choices and take actions based on ones own personal values and beliefs
Nonmaleficence
Obligation not to inflict harm upon others
Beneficence
Obligation to act for the benefit of others
Justice
Fair, equitable, and appropriate treatment of others
Fidelity
Fulfilling one’s responsibilities of trust
Veracity
Truthfulness
What are the 5 focal virtues
Compassion, discernment, trustworthiness, integrity, conscientiousness
Compassion
Regard for another’s welfare and an awareness of misfortune and suffering
Discernment
Being able to make fitting judgements without being unduly influenced by extraneous factors
Trustworthiness
Warranting confidence in one’s character and conduct
Integrity
Knowing one’s own personal ideals and being faithful to them
Conscientiousness
Acting out determine what is right, intend to do what’s right, and putting effort towards doing what is right
What does a code of conduct guide
Behaviours, standards of practice
What are the 3 types of codes
Aspirational, educational, and enforceable