Ethics Chapter 1 Worksheet

Ethics

A set of principles of right and wrong conduct. a theory or system of moral values regarding what is right and wrong, which guides behavior in relationships among people in accordance with certain social roles

virtues

a moral trait that refers to excellence and righteousness

deontological ethics

an ethical approach that focuses on duty, rather than consequences, when determining the right conduct to be followed

Nonmaleficence

an ethical principle that requires caregivers to avoid causing pt harm

situational ethics

concerned with the outcome or consequences of an action in which the ends justify the means

Non-consequential ethics

denies that the consequences of an action or rule are the only criteria for determining the morality of an action or rule

morality

describes a class of rules held by society to govern the conduct of its individual members

beneficence

describes the principle of doing good, demonstrating kindness, and helping others

morals

ideas about what is right and what is wrong

Macro-ethics

involves a more generalized view of right and wrong

Micro-ethics

involves an individual's view of what is right and wrong based on his/her life experiences

moral judgments

judgments concerned with what an individual or group believes to be the right or proper behavior in a given situation

autonomy

right of an individual to make his/her own decisions

Justice

the obligation to be fair in the distribution of benefits and risks

paternalism

when individuals/ institutions believe they know what is best for others, thus making decisions for others

value/ values

worth or usefulness