Med Ethics, Quiz 1 Chapter 1

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the practical application of moral standards to the conduct of individuals involved in organizations

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APPLIED ETHICS

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also called biomedical ethics, the moral dilemmas and issues of advanced medicine and medical research

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BIOETHICS

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the branch of philosophy relating to morals and moral principles

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ETHICS

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rules or actions prescribed by a governmental authority that have a binding legal force

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LAWS

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moral conduct based on principals regulating the behavior of healthcare professionals and or patients/relatives

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MEDICAL ETHICS

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an ethical theory based on the principal of the greatest good for the greatest number of people

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UTILITARIANISM

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implies the ability to consider and honor another person's belief's and opinions

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RESPECT

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the unwavering adherence to one's principles; dedication to maintaing high standards

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INTEGRITY

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the quality of truthfulness, no matter what situation

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HONESTY

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treating everyone the same. Implies an unbiased impartiality and a sense of justice.

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FAIRNESS

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the ability to understand the feelings of another person without actually experiencing the pain or distress that a person is going through.

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EMPATHY

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pitty for someone else

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SYMPATHY

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the ability to have a gentle, caring attitude toward patients and fellow employees and wanting to relieve it.

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COMPASSION

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a sense of faithfulness or commitment to a person or persons. Employers expect this from employees.

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LOYALTY

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Confidentiality. The ability to safeguard another person's confidences or information.

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PRIVACY

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unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature

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SEXUAL HARASSMENT

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the entitlement of all employees to have a certain procedures followed when they believe their rights are in jeopardy

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DUE PROCESS

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also known as pay equity.
A theory that extends equal pay requirements to all persons who are doing equal work .

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COMPARABLE WORTH

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addresses legal rights and obligations that affect patients and protect individual rights including rights of health care employees

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MEDICAL LAW

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these provide a yardstick to measure or judge actions and punish unlawful actions

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MEDICAL LAW

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regulate how medicine is practiced in each state

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MEDICAL PRACTICE ACTS

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provide legal definitions for the practice of medicine in each state

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MEDICAL PRACTICE ACTS

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list requirements and methods for licensure and constitute what professional conduct is

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MEDICAL PRACTICE ACTS

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Uses reason and logic to analyze problems and find solutions

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ETHICS

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is concerned with actions and practices that improve welfare of people in a moral way.

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ETHICS

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concerns issues related to practice of medicine

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MEDICAL ETHICS

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explores and promotes principles guiding conduct of health care professionals

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MEDICAL ETHICS

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involves the welfare and consideration of others in deciding how to act

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MEDICAL ETHICS

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When the ends justify the means

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UTILITARIANISM

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Impact of actions on welfare of society as a whole, rather than merely the individual.

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UTILITARIANISM

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medicare is an example of _________.

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UTILITARIANISM

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emphasis on individual rights, rights belong to all people

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RIGHTS-BASED ETHICS

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weakness of this is that it may result in individuals becoming selfish.

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RIGHTS-BASED ETHICS

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focuses on performing a duty, differs depending on the professional role.

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DUTY-BASED ETHICS

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Weakness is that it is difficult to understand who determines one's duty

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DUTY-BASED ETHICS

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emphasis on people, not on decisions or principals involved

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VIRTUE-BASED ETHICS

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weakness is that people may become to trusting and complacent

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VIRTUE-BASED ETHICS

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What is the 3 step ethics model?

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1. Is it legal?
2. Is it balanced?
3. How does it make me feel?

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What is Dr. Bernard Lo's Clinical model geared towards?

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MEDICINE

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cloning, stem cell research, gene therapy

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BIOETHICS

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moral dilemmas and issues resulting from advanced medicine and medical research pertaining to life

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BIOETHICS

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Gather and evaluate information about services

Examine results

Compare information against a standard

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QUALITY ASSURANCE

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certain rules or standards of professional behavior, that physicians practice in their relationships or conduct with other physicians

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MEDICAL ETIQUETTE