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Proffesional ethics
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ethos(greek word) | A characteristic way of acting |
| Mos/moris (morality | Means manners, customs, or practices of land or people |
| Ethics | Study of right and wrong and how to tell the difference between them |
| HIFCRFCA | Honesty, Integrity, fairness, caring, respect, fidelity, citezenship, and Accountability |
| Utilitarianism or consequentialism | Advocates that actions a re morally correct or right when the largest number of persons are benefited |
| Deontology | Action bades on duty |
| Deontology | Judge action by deciding if its an obligation |
| Virtue | Philosophical belief that focuses on using wisdom rather than emotional and intellectual solving |
| Professional Ethics | A branch of moral science which treats obligation which a member of the profession owes to the public, to his profession, to his brethren, and to his clients. |
| Professional ethics | it embraces the basic principles of right action or norms of conduct which exemplary and honorable in the practice of profession. |
| Habi | is an acquired mode of behavior involving the tendency to repeat and to reproduce certain actions. |
| Custom | it is an ordinary or usual manner of doing or acting, or the habitual practice of a community or people. |
| Ideals | Conceived as perfect, suoremely excellent and very desirable |
| Etiquette | Rule of behavior, form of ceremony, decorum and social graces |
| Tradition | Transmission of knowledge, opinions, doctrines, custom and practices from generation to generation |
| Autonomy | Freedom to decide; right to make rational decision free from external pressure |
| Non maleficence | Not to cause harm |
| Beneficence | All act must be meant to be beneficial |
| Code of ethics | Articulated statement of role morality as seen by the members of a profession |
| Justice | All person must be treated equally |
| Confidentiality | Discloses factual information;refers to the concept of privacy |
| Double effect | Refers to the fact that some action may produce both good and bad effect |
| Fidelity | Strict observance of promises and duties, loyalty, and faithfulness to others |
| Legal rights | Right of individuals or grouos that are established and guaranteed by law |
| Moral priciples | Universal guides to action that are derived frombso called basic moral truths that should be respected unless a morally compelling reason exists not to do so, also referred to as ethical principle |
| Moral rights | Rights of individuals or grouos that exist separately from government or institutional guarantees, usually asserted based on moral principle or rules |
| Morality | Widely shared social conventions about right and wrong human conduct |
| Morals | Generally accepted customs, principles, or habits of right living and conduct in a society and the individuals practice in relation to these |
| Paternalism | Attitude to promptly decide on ones health even without consulting the patient affected |
| Professional etiquette | Manners and attitudes generally accepted by members of a profession |
| Respect for property | Keeping patients belonging safe and free from damage |
| Rights | justified claims that an individual can make on inviduals, groups or society |
| Sanctity of life | Belief that life is the highest good |
| Values | Ideals and customs of a society toward which the members of a group have an effective regard. A value may be a quality desirabke as an end in itself |
| Veracity(truthfulness) | Duty to tell the truth and avoid deception |
| Virtue | Trait of character that is socially valued such as courage |
| Radiologic technologist ethics | A branch of moral philosophy which deals with the relationship of a Radiologic Technologist with the patient and the family of the patient, his associates and fellow workers and the community. |
| 3 things to govern | Tongue, temper, and conduct |
| 3 things to cultivate | Courage, affection and gentleness |
| 3 things to commend | Cruelty, arrogance and ingratitude |
| 3 things wish for | Health, friends and contentment |
| 3 things to admire | Intellect, dignity and gracefulness |
| 3 things to give | Alms to the needy, comfort for the sad, and appreciation to the worthy |
| Health ethics/medical ethics | A system of moral principles that apply values and judgement to the practice of medicine. It encompassess its practical application in clinical settkngs as well as work on its history, philosophy, theology and sociology |