Definitions
Law, Morals Values and Ethics
And More Definitions
Characteristics
The Players
100

A decision made by a court in a lawsuit in response to a motion that pleads there is no basis for a trial

summary judgment

100

Rule of conduct or action that is binding or enforced by a controlling authority

law

100

A pledge for physicians

Hippocratic oath

100

The identification with and understanding of another’s situation, feelings, and motives.

compassion

100

The person or party against whom criminal or civil charges are brought in a lawsuit

defendant

200

Decisions made by judges in the various courts that become rule of law

precedent


200

personal concept of right and wrong, formed through the influence of the family, culture, and society

moral values

200

Prone to engage in lawsuits

litigious

200

The practice of good manners

courtesy

200

The person bringing charges in a lawsuit.

plaintiff

300

Dishonest or deceitful practices

fraud

300

Standards of behavior, developed as a result of one’s concept of right and wrong

ethics

300

A code prescribing correct behavior in a specific situation

protocol

300

Standards of behavior considered to be good manners 

etiquette

300

Those who are trained to administer medical or health care to patients

health care practitioners

400

Publications that detail a wide variety of ethical situations

ethics guidelines

400

A list of principles intended to govern behavior

code of ethics

400

Legally responsible or obligated

liable

400

Sound practical judgement

What is common sense

400

Committee whose purpose is reviewing ethical issues in difficult cases

ethics committee

500

abilities acquired in your course of study

technical skills

500

A discipline dealing with the ethical implications of biological research methods 

bioethics

500

traits and capabilities that allow you to get along well with others

People skills

500

The ability to think analytically, using fewer emotions and more rationality

critical thinking

500

Specialists who consult with physicians, researchers, and others to help them make difficult ethical decisions regarding patient care

medical ethicist or bioethicist