1.04 ethics in healthcare

1. 1.04
Ethics
in healthcare

2. 1.04 Understand legal and ethical
issues
Healthcare professionals’
ethical obligations
Ethics
 Standard of conduct or code of behavior
for a person or group of people
 Involves:
 Personal values
 Professional standards expected of a
healthcare professional
 Organizational standards expected of an
employee
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3. 1.04 Understand legal and ethical
issues
Aspects of Ethics
 Ability to determine
“right” from “wrong”
 Commitment to do
what is right
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4. 1.04 Understand legal and ethical
issues
Personal Ethics
Ethical Foundations:
 Personal values
 Dependable
 Honest
 Responsible
 Trustworthy
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5. 1.04 Understand legal and ethical
issues
Professional Ethics
Code of Ethics
 Specific for each healthcare career
 Two components
1. Principles of Ethics
 Standards of exemplary professional behavior for
all members of the association
2. Rules of Ethics
 Mandatory, direct standards of minimally
acceptable professional conduct
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6. 1.04 Understand legal and ethical
issues
Organizational Ethics
 Moral values that guide the way
corporations make decisions
 Governed by
 Legislation/laws
 Professional codes
 Individual values
 Never compromise your ability to perform
in the best interest of the organization
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7. 1.04 Understand legal and ethical
issues
Healthcare professionals’
ethical obligations
Recognize Illegal and Unethical Behavior
 Report any event that has adverse affects on
the health, safety or welfare of any person
within the healthcare agency
 Healthcare professional must
 Obey the law
 Follow code of ethics for his/her job description
 Treat everyone with respect
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8. 1.04 Understand legal and ethical
issues
Healthcare professionals’
ethical obligations
Report Illegal and Unethical Behavior
 Ensures health, safety and welfare of any person
within the healthcare agency
 Follow employee handbook for reporting procedures
 Consult manager/supervisor
 Contact human resources supervisor
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9. 1.04 Understand
legal and ethical issues
in healthcare
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