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