PMLS : Ethics (temporary) Flashcards
Truths about human acts
General ethics
Application of principles of general ethics in different departments of human activity
Special ethics
Set of norms, values, and principles that serve as a guideline for med practicioners
Medical ethics
Standards/models that governs an individual/society as to WHAT IS CONSIDERED ACCEPTABLE CONDUCT/BEHAVIOR
Norms
Branch of moral science that deals w/ HOW A PROFESSIONAL SHOULD AND SHOULD NOT DO IN THE WORKPLACE
Professional ethics
State of complete physical, mental, and social well being (not merely the absence of disease or infirmity)
Health
Formal system/set of rules that are explicitly adopted by a group of people
Ethics
Ethical principles founded on fundamental principles of right conduct rather than the legalities
Morality
Relating to what is right or wrong
Morality
Refers to all important beliefs — not all are ethical, some are neutral and non-ethical
Values
Process of becoming more conscious of and naming what we value or consider worthy
Value clarification
Personal values are at odds or against the values of other people
Value conflict
Something owed to an individual/inherent and innate to everyone
Rights
Legal rights guaranteed by laws
Welfare rights
Moral or ethical principles; do not require power of law
Ethical rights