Pg10-19

Question 0

Hippocrates oath

Answer 0

A pledge for physicians, developed by the Greek physician Hippocrates circa 400 b.c.e.

Question 1

Ethics guidelines

Answer 1

Publications that detail a wide variety of ethical situations that professionals might face in their work and offer principles for dealing with the situations in an ethical manner

Question 2

American medical association principles

Answer 2

A code of ethics for member of the American medical association, written in 1847

Question 3

Bioethics

Answer 3

A discipline dealing with the ethical implications of biological research methods and results, especially in medicine

Question 4

Medical ethicist or bioethicist

Answer 4

Specialists who consult with physicians, researchers, and others to help make difficult ethical decisions regarding patient care

Question 5

Ethics committee

Answer 5

Committee made up of individuals who are involved in a patient’s care, including health care practitioners, family members, clergy, and others, with the purpose of reviewing ethical issues in difficult cases

Question 6

Etiquette

Answer 6

Standards of behavior considered to be good manners among members of a profession as they function as individuals in society

Question 7

Protocol

Answer 7

A code prescribing correct behavior in a specific situation, such as a situation arising in a medical office

Question 8

Courtesy

Answer 8

The practice of good manners

Question 9

Compassion

Answer 9

The identification with and understanding of another’s situation, feelings, and motives

Question 10

Common sense

Answer 10

Sound practical judgement

Question 11

Critical thinking

Answer 11

The ability to think analytically, using fewer emotions and more rationality