1.04

Ethics

in healthcare

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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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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1.04 Understand legal and ethical issues

Personal Ethics

Ethical Foundations:

Personal values

Dependable

Honest

Responsible

Trustworthy

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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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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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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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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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1.04 Understand

legal and ethical issues

in healthcare

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