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ETHICS
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Rules or standards that govern a group, profession, or individual
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Morals
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Social, religious or personal standards of right and wrong governed by individual conscience
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Laws
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Rules of conduct established by regulatory and legislative agencies
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Code of Ethics:
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Ethical codes address broad humanitarian concerns and professional conduct
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Identify to whom EMS personnel have an ethical responsibility
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Self and public Patients Coworkers Employer
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People involved in the scene
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Ethical responsibilities of EMS
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Respond to physical/emotional needs Respect ptnts wishes if possble
Report accurately/honestly Respect confidentiality Maintain skill proficeiency Keep current w/policy/changes Review preformance/develop imprved strategies Work collaboratively W/coworkers |
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Prime Principle of providing care
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"First, do no harm"
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4 fundamental principles in making ethical decisions
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Beneficence
Nonmaleficence Auronomy Justice |
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Beneficence
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obligation to the patient to do good
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Nonmaleficience
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prevention of harm
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Autonomy
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respect patients wishes(right to self goverance)
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Justice
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treat all patients fairly
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4 ?'s EMS personnel should apply to all patient situations
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What is in the patient's best interest?
What are the patient's rights? Does the patient understand the issue? What is the legal, professional and moral accountability of EMS personnel? |
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Ethical problems that EMS personnel may experience
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Ethical violations
Ethiccal Conflict/Dilemma Ethical distress |
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Ethical violations
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occur when EMS personnel experiences feelings of guilt, concern or distaste
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