Module Two Flashcards
What are the fundamental ethical principles and theories
- Autonomy
- Nonmaleficence
- Beneficence
- Justice
- Fidelity
- Veracity
How many steps are there to ethical decision making?
Nine
What does step one of the ethical decision making involve
Developing ethical sensitivity
What does step two of the ethical decision making process entail?
Identifying relevant articles from the code of ethics
What does step three of the ethical decision making process entail?
Looking at ethics of literature for guidance
What does step four of the ethical decision making process comprise of?
Consider you own personal bias or self interest
What is step five of the decision making process entail?
Applying the fundamental ethical principles to the situation
What is step six and seven of the ethical decision making process?
- Developing other courses of action
- Consulting with trusted colleagues
What are step eight and nine of the ethical decision making process?
- Taking action
- Evaluating the results
What is autonomy?
Freedom to make ones own choices and take actions based on ones own personal values and beliefs
What is nonmaleficence?
Obligation not to inflict harm on others
What is beneficence
Obligation to act for the benefits of others
What is the difference between justice and veracity?
- Justice is fair, equitable, and appropriate treatment of others
- Veracity is truthfulness
What is fidelity?
Fulfilling ones responsibility of trust
What are the five focal virtues?
- Compassion
- Discernment
- Trustworthiness
- integrity
- Conscientiousness
