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called character ethics

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virtue ethics

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virtue ethics is also called

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character ethics

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individual’s actions are based on certain degree of innate moral virtue

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virtue ethics

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homer, plato, aristotle, early christian thinkers, western moralism

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virtue ethics

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cardinal virtues

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wisdom
courage
temperance
justice
generosity
faith
hope
charity

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modern and contemporary writers’ virtues

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honesty
compassion
caring
responsibility
integrity
discernment
trustworthiness
prudence

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important framework for examining moral behavior

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virtue ethics

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character trait is morally valued

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moral virtue

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both consistent moral action and morally appropriate desire

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moral virtue

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ethics: greek word = ______; which means _____

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ethica, matters having to do with character

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said that good character comes from practicing virtuous behavior

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aristotle

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said that virtue habits and can be learned and improved over time by consistently making good choices

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aristotle

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virtuous acts chosen for own sake

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aristotle

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choice proceed from firm and unchangeable character

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aristotle

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disposition to choose the mean

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aristotle

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golden mean of virtuous behavior

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avoiding both excess and deficiency

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did not list several moral principles because basic moral question is not “what should one do” but “what should one be”

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aristotle

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expands aristotle’s idea

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philippa ruth foot

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virtue isn’t just about actions but also the will

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philippa ruth foot

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requires good intentions not just practiced skills

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true virtue

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this is only virtuous if done with right motive

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act

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four focal virtues

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compassion
discernment
trustworthiness
integrity

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beauchamp an childress’ proposal

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four focal virtues

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imagine self in another’s situation

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compassion

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embodies golden rule

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compassion

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sensitive insight

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discernment

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involves acute judgement and understanding that results in decisive actions

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discernment

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confident belief that entails confidence

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trustworthiness

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cardinal virtue that means soundness, reliability, wholeness, and integration

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integrity

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nightingale’s pledge

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purity
faith
loyalty
devotion
trustworthiness
temperance

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principles of HE

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nonmaleficence
beneficence
autonomy
justice

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hippocratic ethical teaching

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first, do no harm, benefit only

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harm prevents good or leads to less good

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consequentialist

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harm prevents from carrying out duty

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deontologist

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harm opposed to rational natures and limits potential

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natural law ethicist

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harm opposed to self-interest

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ethical egoist

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harm is anything that worsens patients condition

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healthcare

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person seeking eudaimonia and practical wisdom

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virtue ethics

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harm is immoderate that leads us away from manifesting proper ends

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virtue ethics

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endures hardships justified if they lead to greater overall benefit

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conseuentialists

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act of omission

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negligence

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not following protocols

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negligence

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act of commission

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actively causing harm

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act of omission

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fail to do something

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failure to meet expected standards of care

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negligence

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must follow laws to prevent fraud and abuse

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healthcare financial anagers

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similar to malpractice and neglects responsibilities

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malfeasance

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hippocratic ethical dictum

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benefit only

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beneficence; latin = _____; meaning ____

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bene, well or good

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more than just avoiding harm

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beneficence

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level of altruism is absent from simply refraining from harm

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beneficence

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fundamental principle of HE

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beneficence

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primary obligation is to ourselves, selfishness

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ethical egoism

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self ruling

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auto; greek = ____; meaning _____

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auto, self

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treat people’s illness, not to judge for why they are ill

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nomy; greek = ____; meaning _____

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nomos, rule or law

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sometimes unclear if patients have ability for autonomy

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having freedom to choose with competence and free from coercion

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unfair treatment

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similar situations are treated differently

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treat similar cases the same, unless good reason to do otherwise

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types of justice

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procedural justice
distributive justice

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due process

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procedural justice

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being equal before law

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procedural justice

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when you get your turn, you receive the same treatment as everyone else

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procedural justice

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determining what is fair

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distributive justice

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everyone should share equally in benefits and burdens

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distributive justice

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extent of resource allocation disparity

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kaiser family foundation

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reasons for discrimination

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deserving something
needing it

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believing person is entitled to something for legal or moral reasons

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claiming a right

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ideal or legal

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do no harm

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nonmaleficence

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avoid causing harm to others

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nonmaleficence

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benefit only

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beneficence

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duty to actively promote good

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beneficence

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respect individual choices

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right to make own decisions

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fairness and equality

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fair treatment distributed eqully

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fairness of process

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procedural justice

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fair allocation or sharing of medical resources

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distributive justice

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ensures people receive what they deserve based on need, merit, or equality

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distributive justice

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ensures rules, policies, and procedures are applied consistently and transparently

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procedural justice

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