Bioethics
Rules of etiquette applicable to one's place of employment are known as
protocol, which is a set of rules that everyone must follow within an organization.
Ethics may be defined as
Ethics and moral values are sometimes confused. Ethics are a guide to conduct, while moral values are the beliefs formed through the influence of family culture and society.
Unethical behavior is always
Although unethical behavior is wrong, it is not necessarily illegal. For example, some providers believe that it is unethical to perform an abortion; however, it is not illegal.
A specialist who consults with physicians, researchers, and others to help them make difficult decisions is known as
a medical ethicist or bioethicist.
A specialist who consults with physicians, researchers, and others to help them make difficult decisions is known as a medical ethicist or bioethicist.
Which of the following is/are not enacted by government?
Etiquette changes depending on the organization and situation.
The plaintiff in a lawsuit is the
The plaintiff is the person(s) filing the lawsuit. A defendant is the person being sued. Witnesses testify in court, and judges preside over lawsuits.
The defendant in a lawsuit is the
A defendant is the person being sued and who must defend himself or herself in court. Witnesses testify in court, and judges preside over lawsuits. The plaintiff is the person(s) filing the lawsuit.
Unlawful acts are always
An illegal act is always considered unethical, which may be punishable by legal means.
Which document serves as a guideline about professional behavior and etiquette for employees?
Most organizations have a policy manual that provides employees with guidance as to how to act in certain situations.
An attorney files a motion that pleads there is no basis for a trial. This is called
Summary judgment states that one party is entitled to win as a matter of law and no trial is necessary.
Dishonest or deceitful practices in depriving, or attempting to deprive, another of his or her rights is considered to be
Fraud or intentional deceit.
Law may be defined as
Laws are rules that require everyone to behave the same way or face formal punishment.
Formed through the influences of family, culture, and society, which of these serve as the basis for ethical conduct?
Our values are determined by a variety of influences including our family, culture, and society. Sometimes, one of these influences has more weight than others.
What is the meaning of the term litigious?
A litigious society is one in which patients, relatives, and others are inclined to sue health care practitioners, health care facilities, manufacturers of medical equipment and products, and others when medical outcomes are not acceptable.
Another term for legal responsibility is
Legal responsibility is also known as legal liability. A person(s) or organization may be found legally responsible for an action.
A new employee in a large medical practice is looking for the professional etiquette staff members are expected to follow. Which would be the best source for learning these rules?
Most health care facilities have their own policies concerning etiquette that staff members are expected to follow. These manuals may serve as both a permanent record, and guidelines, for employees.
What is the purpose of formalized codes of ethics in the health care professions?
To increase the competence within the profession.
Bioethics is concerned with
Bioethics is the study of how biological research and ethical guidelines are established.
Etiquette rules used in the workplace are called
Different offices may follow different etiquette rules.
The health care professional who studies law and ethics gains perspective on current issues that affect health care practice. Which of the following accurately describes one of those issues?
As medical technology has advanced, patients have come to expect favorable outcomes from medical treatment. Rising costs lead to questions concerning access to care, and health care practitioners need to be concerned about how law and ethics may affect the patients they treat.
A doctor approaches a new patient and states, "I am Harry and I will be taking care of you today." Which of the three "Cs" is an example of this?
The simple definition of courtesy is good manners, as is displayed when the technician introduces herself to the patient.
Written codes of ethics for health care practitioners
Although codes of ethics are important and have been around for a long time, they are not legally binding.
What do professional organizations create to govern their members?
A code of ethics allows standards to be set to define competency.
Which of the following is considered a technical skill?
Technical skills include those abilities acquired in a course of study, such as computer skills. Tact is a people skill, and common sense and problem solving are critical-thinking skills.
The first step in critical thinking problem solving is to
Identifying and clarifying the problem is the first step in critical thinking. It is followed by gathering information, evaluating the evidence, considering the alternatives, and implementing the decision.