Ethics Assignment

Why are there ethical issues surrounding end-of-life care?

because patients have the right to make their own decisions of end-of-life care, right to accept life support, and the right to not make decisions for themselves.

What are codes of ethics?

codes that outline how healthcare workers should do things in their workplace.

What factors determine business ethics?

how a company treats employees, treats consumers, whether they obey the law, they respect the community, and whether they respect the environment.

integrity

is people's ability to behave in a way that reflects the values they care about.

unethical behavior

is when people behave in a bad, immoral, unfair, or inappropriate way

ethical behavior

is when people behave in a good, moral, fair, and proper way

Which of the following statements about ethics and the law are true?

laws can help define ethical and unethical behaviors ; something can be both unethical and ethical ; ethics are not the same as laws.

How are people's ethical rights protected during research?

people have to agree to participate in research, and cannot be tricked into participating in research.

How are business ethics related to a company's mission?

the company's mission reflects the company's ethical beliefs.

Which of the following do you have to follow as a healthcare professional?

laws, code of ethics, and professional standards of care.

What are professional standards of care?

rules or guidelines that healthcare prof. are expected to follow specific for their profession.

Ethics

the principles of right and wrong that guide an individual in making decisions