ethics - Answers the study or examination of morality through a variety of different approaches
how you respond to an ethical situation is.. - Answers a reflection of the core values, beliefs, and
character that make you the person you are
scope of ethics - Answers -societal ethics
-organizational ethics
-bioethics/clinical ethics/ research ethics
-professional ethics
-personal ethics
societal ethics - Answers Society provides a normative basis for ethical behavior with laws and
regulations.
Law is the minimum standard of behavior to which all members of society are held.
In nursing, legal standards include: - Answers Clinical standards of care
Liability
Negligence
Malpractice
Bioethics - Answers Ethical questions surrounding biological sciences and technology
ex:
clinical ethics - Answers Decisions made at the bedside
research ethics - Answers Conduct of research using humans and animals.
organizational ethics - Answers Formal and informal principles and values guide the behavior, decisions,
and actions taken by members of an organization.
Directs all aspects of an organization.
professional ethics - Answers Ethical standards and expectations of a particular profession
, Held to a higher standard because of privileged role in society
Code of conduct
Aimed at the highest ideals of practice
personal ethics - Answers Continuously intersect with other categories of ethics.
Do not overlap perfectly; consequently, a potential for conflict exists.
Sources of ethics are not static and change over time.
attributes and criteria - Answers Sources of ethics
Ethical problems and dilemmas
Ethical analysis and decision-making
ethical problem - Answers based on gender, age, sex, race, creed you are given different level of
healthcare
ethical dilemma - Answers one principle in conflict with another ethical principle
2 people need a liver, younger one gets it
ethical principle - Answers think of a camera lens -> can have various magnifications or filters, situations
can be viewed differently, depending on the lens
-an assumption for ethical behavior
ethics of duty - Answers is the right thing to do
Ethics of Consequence - Answers is the greatest good for the greatest number
Ethics of Character - Answers Is based on life experiences and a willingness to reflect on our actions.