Ethics in Professional Practice Flashcards
(29 cards)
Ethical dilemma
You are presented with two or more conflicting principles
Profession vs. Occupation
Codified beliefs (code of ethics) Accountability Focus on intrinsic value and commitment to society
Attributes of doctoring professions - internal attributes
Code of ethics Internal controls of practitioner bx Body of specialized knowledge Doctoral level of education preparation Formal organization Licensure requirement Autonomous decision making
Ethics timeline
1935- first code of ethics adopted by APTA
1974 - Purtilo said PTs make ethical decisions
1996 - Trizenberg said we need more progress
Top 3 ethical concerns
Reimbursement
Conflicts - conflicts of interest
Assessing decision making capability of patients
Ethics is the discipline that deals with
what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation
Ethics is influenced by
morals, laws, values
Ethics is grounded in
reason, facts, laws
6 influential ethical theories
Rights ethics Duty ethics Utilitarianism Virtue ethics Religious ethics Pragmatism
Rights ethics
emphasis on individual rights/human rights
Rights belong to all people
Health care - rights focus to the patients
Duty ethics
Focuses on performing duty to people and institutions - employers and patients
Explores conflicting opinions about duty - employer employee relationships
Which duty has a priority in a situation
Duty and obligation to involve patients in decision making and informed consent
Utilitarianism
Greatest good for the greatest number
Impact of actions on welfare of society as a whole
Ends justify the means
Virtue ethics
AKA character based ethics
Emphasis on people NOT on decisions or principles involved
Kind of persons we aspire to be
Integrity code we sign is ex or boy scouts
Religious ethics
Links moral virtues, ideals and principles to religious beliefs and ideals
Provides moral guidance - golden rule
Pragmatism
Exercising moral judgment without resorting to comprehensive theories
An ethical outlook where considers full range of moral values to specific situations
What is the most practical
Code of ethics
The principles of conduct governing an individual or a group
Purpose of code of ethics
Define the obligation of the profession
Provide consensus regarding limits of self interest
Provide public statement as to how we contribute to public good and minimize harm
Provides guidance when negotiating organization or societal arrangements
Clinical Ethics
The identification, analysis, and resolution of moral problems that arise in the care of a particular patien
Clinical ethics - based on
moral principles or practice customs of the healthcare profession
Clinical ethics - involves the
consideration of others, patients, caregivers, other professionals, in deciding how to act
Physical therapy ethics - derived and expressed through
Law
Institutional policies/practices
Policy of professional organizations
Professional standards of care (APTA guide for prof conduct and APTA code of ethics)
Principle 1 - PTs shall respect the inherent dignity and rights of all individuals - core values =
Compassion
Integrity
Principle 2 - PTs shall be trustworthy and compassionate in addressing the rights and needs of patients - core values
Altruism
Compassion
Professional Duty
Principle 3 - PTs shall be accountable for making sound professional judgments - core values
Excellence
Integrity
