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Basics of Ethics

Medical Law and Ethics chp 2

TermDefinition
Accreditation Process of officially recognizing a person or organization for meeting standards/qualifications in an area
Applied Ethics application of moral principles and standards to organizations of individuals
Bioethics Study of ethical dilemmas and issues resulting from advances in medicine, medical research and science
Code of ethics Standards of behavior initiated by an employer
duty-based ethics philosophy of ethics that focuses on performing one's duty to a group
Ethics Branch of philosophy that relates to principles, rules, and standards that govern a persons behaviors and decisions
Group Ethics system of principles and rules of conduct accepted by a group or culture
Justice-based Ethics Ethical philosophy based on all individuals having equal rights
integrity unwavering adherence to an individuals values and principles
Medical Ethics ethics that specifically addresses how to handle issues arising out of the care of patients and focuses on the healthcare professionals duty to a patient
Medical practice acts Laws defined by each state that regulates licensing and medical laws for that state and defines the scope of practice
Morals standards of right and wrong
Rights-based ethics philosophy of ethics based on the theory of the rights of each individual
Standard of care Basic skill and care expected of a healthcare individual
Standards of practice sanctioned description of specific procedures, actions, and processes that are permitted for a licensed professional
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