Abstract
“A code of ethics for public health can clarify the distinctive elements of public health and the ethical principles that follow from or respond to those elements” (Thomas et al, 2002). This week our assignment was to write our own personal/professional Code of Ethics and then describe a scenario in which we would apply our Code of Ethics to decide a course of action.
Keywords: Personal, Health, Code, Ethics,
Personal Code of Ethics
Ethics can be defined, in simple terms, as rules of behavior based on ideas about what is morally good and bad. In my own life, my personal code of ethics is one that encompasses integrity, respect, compassion, and excellence. I will use the following code of ethics when making decisions in my personal …show more content…
Stigmatization of overweight students can jeopardize health, trigger health disparities and hinder effective obesity intervention efforts. It can also have consequences such seclusion, low self-esteem, social exclusion, bullying, and possibly suicide. It is my duty as a public health professional to avoid stigmatization in the overweight student population. First and foremost, I must follow the Golden Rule: I will always treat people as I want to be treated. Simply put, I will be courteous and considerate of others feelings. As a public health professional, it is important to have a positive impact on everyone with whom I came in contact with, to be humble and respectful. I vow to value basic human dignity and rights in others. My actions must respect every human being as themselves. I will vow to be honest and sincere in everything I do. I will care about others, always willing to help those in need, and never ridicule others. I will do my best to avoid stigmatizing overweight/obese children. And most importantly, I will stand up for what is right and moral; I will never allow failure to prevent me from trying to make a difference in public health. It is important to promote a spirit of openness in both personal and professional
“A code of ethics for public health can clarify the distinctive elements of public health and the ethical principles that follow from or respond to those elements” (Thomas et al, 2002). This week our assignment was to write our own personal/professional Code of Ethics and then describe a scenario in which we would apply our Code of Ethics to decide a course of action.
Keywords: Personal, Health, Code, Ethics,
Personal Code of Ethics
Ethics can be defined, in simple terms, as rules of behavior based on ideas about what is morally good and bad. In my own life, my personal code of ethics is one that encompasses integrity, respect, compassion, and excellence. I will use the following code of ethics when making decisions in my personal …show more content…
Stigmatization of overweight students can jeopardize health, trigger health disparities and hinder effective obesity intervention efforts. It can also have consequences such seclusion, low self-esteem, social exclusion, bullying, and possibly suicide. It is my duty as a public health professional to avoid stigmatization in the overweight student population. First and foremost, I must follow the Golden Rule: I will always treat people as I want to be treated. Simply put, I will be courteous and considerate of others feelings. As a public health professional, it is important to have a positive impact on everyone with whom I came in contact with, to be humble and respectful. I vow to value basic human dignity and rights in others. My actions must respect every human being as themselves. I will vow to be honest and sincere in everything I do. I will care about others, always willing to help those in need, and never ridicule others. I will do my best to avoid stigmatizing overweight/obese children. And most importantly, I will stand up for what is right and moral; I will never allow failure to prevent me from trying to make a difference in public health. It is important to promote a spirit of openness in both personal and professional