week 3-4 Flashcards
(39 cards)
are principles that govern the behavior of a person or a group in business environment.
professional ethics
self-determination
respect for autonomy
do good
beneficience
do no harm
nonmalifecence
fairness
justice
keep promise
fidelity
tell the truth
veracity
ethical theory that uses rules to distinguish right from wrong. often used by philosophers Immanuel Kant “don’t lie dont steal”
deontology
this promote or accomplish a certain end or outcome
teleological theory
ethical theory that determines right from wrong by focusing on outcomes. it is a form of consequentialism. the choice that will produce the GREATEST GOOD for the GREATEST NUMBER
UTILITARIANISM
normative philosophical approach that urges people to live a moral life by cultivating virtiuous habits
VIRTUE ETHICS
focuses on what means to be a good person
virtue ethics
evaluates actions based on their consequences aiming overall happiness
utilitarianism
value of a professional nurse that puts patient;s needs first and acting with selfless concern
altruism
respec patient’s right to make informed decisions about healthcare
altruism
respecting the patient’s right to make informed decisions about health care
autonomy
recognizing the inherent worth and value of every patient
human dignity
acting honestly and ethically in all situations
integrity
advocating for equitable access to healthcare for all people
social justice
showing empathy and understanding towards patients expectations
compassion
takinf responsbilitt for one’s actiona and decisions
accountability
the ability to understand and share feelings of others
empathy
striving for high quality care and continuous improvement
excellence
proposed law that aims to ensure patients receive quality health care. this also established rights and responsibilities of patients and health care providers
The Magna Carta of Patients’ Rights and Obligations