CU3 Flashcards
(15 cards)
the study of values in human conduct or the study of right conduct
ethics
ethical school of thought that requires both the means and the end goal must be moral and ethical
deontology
school of ethical thought states that the end goal justifies the means even when the means are not moral
utilitarianism
requires that no harm be caused to an individual either unintentionally or deliberately; requires nurses to protect individuals who are unable to protect themselves
nonmaleficence
the freedom to make decisions about oneself
autonomy
this principle means doing good for others; nurses need to assist clients in meeting all their needs
beneficence
every individual must be treated equally; this requires nurses to be non-judgmental
justice
all are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to equal protection of the law
article 7 of human rights
everyone has the right of equal access to public service in his country
article 21 of human rights
everyone has the right to a standard of living….
article 25 of human rights
the promise to fulfill all commitments and the basis of accountability
fidelity
anything stated to the nurses or HCPs by patients must adhere to this principle
confidentiality
this implies truthfuless
veracity
individuals need to be responsible for their own actions
accountability
occur when a problem exists between ethical principles; deciding in favor of one principle usually violates another
ethical dilemmas