Med Law Ch 1

What are some of the virtues that drive Ethical Behavior? 3.

Perseverance: Persist with a task despite obstacles. Don't always take the easy road. Tolerance: Respect for everyone regardless of opinions, race, religion, age etc. Be objective.

sympathy

is feeling sorry for or pitying someone else.

fairness

treating everyone the same.

An illegal act is almost always

unethical.

3 step ethics model

1. Is it legal? if it is clearly illegal, then it is also clearly unethical & you can stop at step 1 2. Is it balanced This helps determine if another person/group of people is negatively affected by the action 3. How does it make me feel? This refers to how the action will affect you emotionally.

Give 3 reasons why Study Medical Law, Ethics & bioethics.

1. Know the difference between right & wrong. 2. Make sound decisions based on reason & logic, rather than emotions. 3. Know the legal ramifications of our actions.

The 7 step decision model

1. determine the facts 2. define the precise ethical issue 3. Identify the major principles, rules, & values. 4. Specify the alternatives 5. Compare values & alternatives 6. assess the consequences 7. make a decision

Where are you likely to find an ethics committee?

Hospitals, as well as other healthcare organizations & agencies.

what are the interpersonal ethics? And describe them:

Respect-consider/honor another's beliefs Integrity-unwavering adherence to one's own principles Honesty-Truthfulness Fairness-Treat everyone the same Empathy-Understand the feelings of others Sympathy-feeling sorry for someone Compassion-caring attitude Loyalty-faithfulnes & commitments

A utilitarian approach to solving ethical dilemmas might be used when

allocating a limited supply of donor organs.

Utilitarianism

an ethical theory based on the principles of the greatest good for the greatest number.

Bioethics is a branch of

applied ethics, is a field resulting from modern medical advances & research.

Law that affects the medical profession

often overlap with ethics, have a binding force, and are determined by a governmental authority.

Rights based ethics

or a natural rights ethical theory, places the primary emphasis on a person's individual rights.

An employee who is entitled to a fair hearing in the case of a dismissal from a job is an example of

rights-based ethics

compassion

the ability to have a gentle, caring attitude toward patients & fellow employees.

privacy

the ability to safeguard another persons confidence or information.

empathy

the ability to understand the feelings of others without actually experiencing their pain or distress.

A problem that occurs when using a duty-based approach to ethics is

the conflicting opinions regarding what our responsibility is.

due process

the entitlement of employees of the government & public companies to have certain procedures followed when they believe their rights are in jeopardy.

A practical application of ethics is

the law & applied ethics.

honesty

the quality of truthfulness, no matter what the situation.

integrity

the unwavering adherence to one's principles.

sexual harassment

unwelcomed sexual advances, request for sexual favors, & other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual.

When trying to solve an ethical dilemma, it is necessary to

use logic to determine the solution.

Ethics

The branch of philosophy relating to morals & moral principles.

Ethics is morals, principles, using reason

& logic & knowing right from wrong.

Ethics:

* Moral principles *Using reason & logic *Knowing right from wrong

Law:

* Rules or actions prescribed my an authority. * Legal rights & obligations

What are some of the virtues that drive Ethical Behavior? 4.

Autonomy/Responsibility: the right of all persons to make rational decisions free from pressure. Patients have the right to make decisions concerning their lives. Must act on behalf of the patient.

What are some of the virtues that drive Ethical Behavior? 1.

Beneficence: The actions of helping others & performing actions that would result in benefit to another person. Fidelity: Loyalty & faithfulness to others.

Moral issues that occur as a result of modern medical technology are covered under what specific discipline?

Bioethics

What are some of the virtues that drive Ethical Behavior? 2.

Gentleness/Humility: A mild, tenderhearted approach to other people. Justice: refers to all patients being treated equally. Never favor one patient over another.

Modern laws

may allow some unethical acts such as lying on job applications, and are interpreted by some people t require no ethical responsibility beyond what the law requires.

Medical ethics

moral conducts based on principles regulating the behavior of healthcare professionals.

Laws

Rules or actions prescribed by an authority such as the federal government & the court system that have a binding legal force.

What are some of the virtues that drive Ethical Behavior? 5.

Sanctity of life: the sacredness of human life. All human beings must be protected. Nonmmaleficence: the duty to abstain from inflicting harm & the duty to prevent harm.

What are some of the virtues that drive Ethical Behavior? 6.

Work: An effort applied toward some end goal. Veracity: honesty in all aspects of one's professional life.

Bioethics

a branch of applied ethics, is a field resulting from modern medical advances and research.

Applied Ethics

a practical application of moral standards that are meant to benefit the patient.

loyalty

a sense of faithfulness or commitment to a person or persons.

Justice-based ethics

based on an important moral restraint called "the veil of ignorance".

Duty-based ethics

focuses on performing one's duty to various people & institutions, such as parents, employers, employees, & customers (patients).

respect

implies the ability to consider & honor another persons beliefs & opinions.

Virtue-based ethics

is one persons and not necessarily on the decisions or principles that are involved.

What is meant by medical etiquette?

it is moral conduct based on principles regulating the behavior of healthcare professionals.