ETHICS

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what is an example of moral dilemma?

A doctor takes you aside and tells you that your friend's blood work indicates probable leukemia. But the doctor tells your friend, "I won't know anything until the lab work is complete next week." When your friend begs you to tell him or her what the doctor knows, what do you do?

what is an example of moral uncertainty?

A patient asks you whether you think his or her doctor is a good doctor. You don't think the doctor is very competent. Do you tell the patient this?

what is an example of utilitarian approach?

You decide that it's right to stop a biological mother from seeing her son because his condition is unstable and you've been told that he's afraid of her.

what is an example of deontological approach?

You decide that the biological mother should be allowed to see her child because you believe in the rule that "mothers shouldn't be separated from their children."

what is an example of moral distress?

You think a patient isn't ready for discharge because his wife is unprepared to care for him. When you report this problem to the physician, you're told the hospital has "no choice" but to discharge him. What do you do?

what is organizational ethics?

a set of formal and informal principles and values that guide the behavior, decisions, and actions taken by members of an organization

what is fidelity?

act in ways that are loyal keep your promises, do what is expected of you, perform your duties, be trustworthy

what is nonmaleficence?

act in ways that avoid harm to others, including even the risk of harm

what is personal ethics?

an individual's own ethical foundations and practice

what is ethics of consequences?

based on a teleological view moral actions are defined entirely on the basis of the outcomes or consequences of an action

what is ethics of duty?

based on deontology moral duties are seen as self-evident, needing no further justification

what are personal values?

beliefs, qualities, and standards that you're passionate about affects your ability to be objective in various situations

what are organizational values?

deeply held beliefs within an organization expected to be demonstrated through the day-to-day behaviors of all organizational members leadership, collaboration, honesty, integrity, collaboration, honesty, integrity, dedication to customer service, respect for diversity

what is ethics of relationship?

emphasize relationship focused on the nature and obligations inherent in human relationships and community

what is professional ethics?

ethical standards and expectations of a particular profession

what is moral dilemma?

faced with a situation in which you have two (or more) choices available, but neither (or none) of them seems satisfactory

what is clinical ethics?

involved primarily with decision-making at the bedside and other patient-specific issues

what is autonomy?

must be treated in a way that respects their self-determination by expressing their wishes and making informed choices about their treatment

what is moral uncerainty?

not sure which moral or ethical principles apply

what is beneficence?

obligation to do good by acting in ways that promote the welfare and best interests of others

what is ethics of character?

relies on the character of the individual as the primary source of moral action

what is societal ethics?

serves a larger community

what is moral reasoning?

thinking guided by personal standards of right and wrong

what is ethical reasoning?

thinking guided by professional standards derived from the formal study of what criteria should be used to determine whether actions are justified

what is justice?

treating people equitably, fairly, and appropriately

what is deontological approach to ethics?

whether actions are right or wrong depends on a rule that's independent of the consequences

what is utilitarian approach to ethics?

whether actions are right or wrong depends on the consequences of the actions

what is moral distress?

you know the right thing to do, but institutional constraints make it nearly impossible to do what is right


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