ethics.txt

code

judgment of good/bad of human action and character, conscience sense of right and wrong

1. duties (honesty, promises, truth)

2. rights (autonomy, confidentiality)

3. responsibility (professional and to the patient and society)

4. character traits (compassion, honesty, empathy)

5. conditions of justice - determined by courts

ethics

one cherished norm will have to be compromised during a situation

ethical analysis

1. laws; policies

2. professional standards statement (APTA code of ethics)

3. common practice

1. what are the relevant facts? (define the situation)

2. What makes a moral problem? (identify the values)

3. setting priorities among moral norms (identify the principle)

4. settle on course of action (choose your loyalties)

then make the decision or start over

1. confidentiality

2. informed consent

3. interprofessional issues (direct access, POPTs, supervision of support staff)

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