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43 Cards in this Set
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the practical application of moral standards to the conduct of individuals involved in organizations
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APPLIED ETHICS
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also called biomedical ethics, the moral dilemmas and issues of advanced medicine and medical research
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BIOETHICS
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the branch of philosophy relating to morals and moral principles
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ETHICS
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rules or actions prescribed by a governmental authority that have a binding legal force
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LAWS
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moral conduct based on principals regulating the behavior of healthcare professionals and or patients/relatives
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MEDICAL ETHICS
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an ethical theory based on the principal of the greatest good for the greatest number of people
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UTILITARIANISM
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implies the ability to consider and honor another person's belief's and opinions
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RESPECT
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the unwavering adherence to one's principles; dedication to maintaing high standards
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INTEGRITY
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the quality of truthfulness, no matter what situation
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HONESTY
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treating everyone the same. Implies an unbiased impartiality and a sense of justice.
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FAIRNESS
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the ability to understand the feelings of another person without actually experiencing the pain or distress that a person is going through.
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EMPATHY
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pitty for someone else
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SYMPATHY
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the ability to have a gentle, caring attitude toward patients and fellow employees and wanting to relieve it.
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COMPASSION
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a sense of faithfulness or commitment to a person or persons. Employers expect this from employees.
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LOYALTY
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Confidentiality. The ability to safeguard another person's confidences or information.
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PRIVACY
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unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature
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SEXUAL HARASSMENT
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the entitlement of all employees to have a certain procedures followed when they believe their rights are in jeopardy
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DUE PROCESS
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also known as pay equity.
A theory that extends equal pay requirements to all persons who are doing equal work . |
COMPARABLE WORTH
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addresses legal rights and obligations that affect patients and protect individual rights including rights of health care employees
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MEDICAL LAW
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these provide a yardstick to measure or judge actions and punish unlawful actions
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MEDICAL LAW
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regulate how medicine is practiced in each state
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MEDICAL PRACTICE ACTS
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provide legal definitions for the practice of medicine in each state
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MEDICAL PRACTICE ACTS
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list requirements and methods for licensure and constitute what professional conduct is
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MEDICAL PRACTICE ACTS
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Uses reason and logic to analyze problems and find solutions
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ETHICS
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is concerned with actions and practices that improve welfare of people in a moral way.
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ETHICS
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concerns issues related to practice of medicine
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MEDICAL ETHICS
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explores and promotes principles guiding conduct of health care professionals
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MEDICAL ETHICS
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involves the welfare and consideration of others in deciding how to act
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MEDICAL ETHICS
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When the ends justify the means
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UTILITARIANISM
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Impact of actions on welfare of society as a whole, rather than merely the individual.
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UTILITARIANISM
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medicare is an example of _________.
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UTILITARIANISM
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emphasis on individual rights, rights belong to all people
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RIGHTS-BASED ETHICS
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weakness of this is that it may result in individuals becoming selfish.
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RIGHTS-BASED ETHICS
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focuses on performing a duty, differs depending on the professional role.
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DUTY-BASED ETHICS
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Weakness is that it is difficult to understand who determines one's duty
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DUTY-BASED ETHICS
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emphasis on people, not on decisions or principals involved
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VIRTUE-BASED ETHICS
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weakness is that people may become to trusting and complacent
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VIRTUE-BASED ETHICS
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What is the 3 step ethics model?
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1. Is it legal?
2. Is it balanced? 3. How does it make me feel? |
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What is Dr. Bernard Lo's Clinical model geared towards?
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MEDICINE
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cloning, stem cell research, gene therapy
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BIOETHICS
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moral dilemmas and issues resulting from advanced medicine and medical research pertaining to life
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BIOETHICS
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Gather and evaluate information about services
Examine results Compare information against a standard |
QUALITY ASSURANCE
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certain rules or standards of professional behavior, that physicians practice in their relationships or conduct with other physicians
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MEDICAL ETIQUETTE
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