Unit 3: Ethics

Question 1

Four principles of bioethics

Answer 1

-Autonomy
-Beneficence
-Non-maleficence
-Justice

Question 2

Optician’s code of ethics number one

Answer 2

I shall keep the welfare of my patient upper most at all times, and shall continuously enhance my educational and technical proficiency in order that my patients might receive the benefits of all acknowledged improvements in ophthalmic care

Question 3

Optician’s code of ethics number two

Answer 3

I shall render my services to all my Patience with equal diligence, respect and without discrimination

Question 4

Optician’s code of ethics number three

Answer 4

I have a duty to hold in strict confidence all information acquired in the course of the professional relationship with my patient, and shall not divulge any such information unless expressly authorized by my patient or by law.

Question 5

Optician’s code of ethics number four

Answer 5

I shall assist in maintaining the integrity of the profession, shell contribute to, and participate in its activities. I shall encourage and participate in the education of all participants in the profession

Question 6

Optician’s code of ethics number five

Answer 6

I shall foster good relationships among members of the ophthalmic professions, in order to facilitate interprofessional relationships and referrals for the benefit of my patient

Question 7

Optician’s code of ethics number six

Answer 7

I shall be professionally responsible for all services rendered by myself or under my supervision

Question 8

What are ethics

Answer 8

Ethics are rules that are laid out by an external source

Question 9

What are morals

Answer 9

Morals are an individuals own rules and beliefs

Question 10

CMA code of ethics (Virtues exemplified by the ethical physician)

Answer 10

-Compassion
-Honesty
-Humility
-Integrity
-Prudence