module 1-intro Flashcards
Rationalism
The belief that people can figure out absolute moral rules that derive from the universe or a supreme
being
Deontology
look at action if right or wrong
based on duty
everyone is equal
utilitarianism
look at outcome if right or wrong
end justifies the means
greater good
5 focal virtues
compassion
discernment (non verbal ques)
trustworthiness
integrity
conscientiousness
7 ethical principles
sanctity of life
autonomy
non-maleficence
beneficence
veracity
fidelity
justice
What does the CNA Code of Ethics recognize about confidentiality?
It is not absolute and may be modified to protect the patient or other innocent people
principles of Canada Health Act (5)
Public Administration
Comprehensiveness
Universality
Portability
Accessibility
belief
confidence, faith or trust in something
values clarification
The process of becoming more conscious of and naming what we value or consider worthy
what is the aim of values clarification
choosing personal values
values conflict
Personal values that are in conflict with either patients, colleagues or institutional values
3 different types of values
personal
professional
institutional
signs of moral distress
anger, dissatisfaction
poor performance
ethics
a systematic approach to understanding, analyzing and distinguishing matter of right and wrong as they relate to human beings
morals
specific beliefs, behaviours and ways of being derived from ethics