1.

04
Ethics
in healthcare

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
1.04 Understand legal and ethical
issues

Aspects of Ethics

Ability to determine
right from wrong

Commitment to do
what is right

1.04 Understand legal and ethical

issues

Personal Ethics
Ethical Foundations:
Personal values

Dependable
Honest
Responsible
Trustworthy
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

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
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

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

1.04 Understand legal and ethical
issues

1.04 Understand
legal and ethical issues
in healthcare

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