Ethics, Morals, Values
moral frameworks
Teleological, deontological, and caring theories.
beliefs
interpretations or conclusions about one believes to be true
values
personal beliefs and attidtudes about worth of people toward people, ideas, etc.
attitudes
positions or feeling toward people, ideas, etc. feelings such as compassion, acceptance, openness.
deontological theory
principle based theory that is logical and emphasizes an individual rights, duties, and obligations.
caring theory
relationship based theory emphasizes nurturing relationships.
responsibility
reliability and dependability
human dignity
respecting of worth individuals and groups
confidentiality
privacy and protection of all clients
values clarification
process of identifying and examining ones value system
code of ethics
provide guidelines for safe and compassionate care
ethics
study of philosophical ideals of right and wrong (study of morality); the practice beliefs of a particular group
morality
term interchangeably with ethics. One's personal meaning of right and wrong. Starts in childhood and continues on throughout adulthood.
social justice
fair treatment despite differences
justice
fairness (who gets what organ?)
bioethics
guides ethical issues that arise in healthcare
ethnocentrism
a belief that ones culture is more superior to another
autonomy
a persons independence (Informed consent and right to refuse)
veracity
accuracy and truthfulness
fidelity
agreement to keep a promise (client abandonment)
accountability
answering to one's own actions
integrity
behaving in a professional manner and upholding a code of ethics
altrusim
concern for others
teleological theory
consequence based theory. Looks at actions and consequences.
beneficence
doing good for others despite risks (chemotherapy)
nonmaleficence
duty to do no harm