Also known as professional association, body or society, seeks to further a particular profession,
the interests of individuals engaged in that profession and the public interest. Maintains an
oversight of the knowledge, skills, conduct and practice of that profession or occupation. -
ANS-Professional Organization
These roles are the group of people in a learned profession or occupation who are entrusted
with maintaining control or oversight of the legitimate practice of the occupation. A body
safeguarding the public's interest. - ANS-Roles of a Professional Organization
a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health.
Headquarters in Geneva Switzerland; over 150 field offices across the world. - ANS-WHO
(World Health Organization)
Moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity. - ANS-Ethics
are a person's standards of behaviour or beliefs concerning what is acceptable and not
acceptable for them to do. - ANS-Morals
the regard that a person or something is held to deserve. One's judgement of what is right in life.
The importance, worth or value of something or usefulness of something. - ANS-Values
an acceptance that a statement is true or that something exists. It is trust, faith, or confidence in
someone or something. - ANS-Belief
firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability or strength of someone or something. - ANS-Trust
the quality of being honest; free of deceit and untruthfulness; sincere. - ANS-Honesty
the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. It is moral uprightness. -
ANS-Integrity
the state or quality of being worthy of honour/respect. Composed or serious manner or style. A
sense of pride in one's self and one's self-respect. (As healthcare professionals, it is our duty to
maintain our patients' dignity/modesty). - ANS-Dignity
the state of being unassuming or moderate. The estimation of one's ability. The behaviour,
manner, or appearance intended to avoid impropriety or indecency. - ANS-Modesty
the duty to treat all people fairly. - ANS-Justice