pro d midterm Flashcards
accountability
acceptance of responsibility for roles and actions
altruism
primary regard for interests of pts
placing their needs above self interest
collaboration
working together
compassion and caring
desire to identify with another’s experience
concern for the needs and values of others
duty
commitment to meeting obligations to provide effective services and positively influence societal health
excellence
consistent use of current knowledge and skills
embracing advancement
challenging mediocrity
inclusion
creating a welcoming and equitable environment for all
committing to anti discrimination
acknowledging personal bias
integrity
steadfast adherence to high ethical principles
being truthful
ensuring fairness
following through on commitments
social responsibility
promotion of mutual trust
responding to societal health and wellness needs
define ethics
theory or system of moral values
RIPS model
realm - primary focus
individual process - behavior to address the issue
situation - classifies issue into category
designed by a PT for PT’s
why is the RIPS model unique?
profession specific
systematic and simple
focus on practical action
steps in RIPS model
recognize realm
identify individual process
clarify the situation
apply the principles
choose the best course of action
what are the three realms
individual - rights, duties, relationships
organizational - policies, procedures, system wide
societal - impact on community
four capacities of individual process
moral sensitivity - recognizing dilemma exists
moral judgement - deciding right course of action
moral motivation - prioritizing ethical values
moral courage - acting on decision despite adversity
5 categories of situation
problem/issue - no conflict
dilemma - two right courses
distress - know right action but face barriers
temptation - choice where personal benefit is at stake
silence - concerns are ignored
why use RIPS
structures framework
self reflection
balances conflicting responsibilities
respect
respectfully toward each person
avoid personal biases
altruism
prioritize pts interests over personal
professional judgement
sound judgement
avoid conflicts of interest
integrity on relationships
discourage misconduct
professional competence
lifelong learning
professional growth
contribute to the development of the profession
organizational and societal responsibilities
advocate for health and wellness in the community
meeting health needs
provide pro bono
advocate for reduced health disparities
rights ethics
human rights
duty ethics
acting based on universal prinicples
utilitarianism
maximizing benefits for the greatest number of people
virtue ethics
cultivating good habits and character traits
religious ethics
decisions guided by religious teachings and sacred values
pragmatism
practical and contextual decision-making
sources of legal obligations
federal law
state law
judicial precedent
administrative law
how to prevent malpractice
clear documentation
adhering to evidence based practices
transparent communication with pts
tort reform
first wave: expanded pt rights
second wave: limited pt access
ethical principles
autonomy
nonmaleficence
beneficence
justice
ethics vs law
ethical breaches often align with legal violations
bases for ethical conduct
morals - personal principles about right and wrong
ethics - rules about guiding professional and personal conduct
steps to ethical decision making
qidentify ethical issue
gather relevant facts
analyze viable options
implement course of action
monitor and adjust based on feedback
professional negligence
failure to meet standards of care
causation
injury caused by breach of duty