Lecture 4 Flashcards
(25 cards)
What ethical principles embody professional behavior?
Duty
Virtue
What 5 things does the code of ethics define?
Professional behavior, promises to patients, reasonable care, respect for patients, personal/professional responsibilities
What ethical principles embody promises to patients?
Duty
Fidelity
Veracity
What ethical principles embody reasonable care?
Beneficence
Non-malificence
What ethical principles embody respect for patients?
Autonomy
Dignity
What ethical principles embody personal/professional responsibilities?
Duty
What are the pros of having an ethical code (5)?
Codes state a professional obligation to society
Explain conventions between professions
Reflect the collective recognition of members responsibilities
Create an environment in which ethical behavior is the norm
Indicate to others that the profession is seriously concerned w/ responsible professional conduct
What are the cons of an ethical code (5)?
- Challenge of a code being too simple or too controversial
- Ethics should be open-ended, codes confuse the issue
- Codes for professionals are pointless - no special duties beyond being a normal person
- Codes are rarely used for guidance
- Is moral autonomy of individual compromised?
What are the headings in the updated Naturopathic Code of Ethics (2012)?
Honesty, (improper) relationship, privacy, performance, obligation, competence, discrimination, communication, conflicts of interest
What are the three types of ethical problems one can have?
Moral uncertainty, dilemma, distress
Define moral uncertainty
Act not quite right, do not know what to do
Define moral dilemma
2+ options/actions, don’t know which one
Define moral distress
know correct action, but constrained by unacceptable future
What are the four boxes of the Jonson Model?
Medical indications, patient preferences, quality of life, contextual features
What ethical principles embody the medical indications box of the Jonson Model?
Beneficence
Non-malificence
What ethical principles embody the patient preferences box of the Jonson Model?
Respect
Autonomy
What ethical principles embody the quality of life box of the Jonson Model?
Utility
effect greatest satisfaction
What ethical principles embody the contextual features box of the Jonson Model?
Justice
loyal & fair
How should you approach an ethical decision according to the Jonson Model (4 steps)?
- ID relevant circumstances
- ID key principles
- ID reasonable options
- Weight options
In the Naturopathic Code of Ethics, which ethical principle(s) define Honesty?
Veracity
In the Naturopathic Code of Ethics, which ethical principle(s) define Improper relationship?
Sexual impropriety
In the Naturopathic Code of Ethics, which ethical principle(s) define Privacy?
Respect, dignity, autonomy
In the Naturopathic Code of Ethics, which ethical principle(s) define Performance?
Standards of Care
In the Naturopathic Code of Ethics, which ethical principle(s) define Discrimination?
respect for dignity
