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Decision/Challenges
Concepts
Principles/Theories
Torts
immunity/negligence
100
a clash between an individuals self interest and there obligation to the organization or group?
Code of Ethics
100
Beneficence
an ethical concept involving qualities of kindness, mercy, and charity. an obligation to do good.
100
a principle of deontology that means a command derived from a principle that does not allow for exceptions.
Categorical imperative
100
Committed with the intent for harm.
Intentional Torts
100
conduct of the plaintiff that contributes to part of the injury that plaintiff received
contributory negligence
200
Who is the association that states ethics for the HIM profession?
AHIMA
200
a concept referring to balancing competing interests of people or groups against one another.
comparative justice.
200
the principle that recognizes that ethical choices may result in untoward outcomes.
double-effect principle
200
committed without the intent to do harm
Nonintentional Torts
200
plaintiff contributed to own injuries
comparative negligence
300
what is an ethics committee?
groups formed within an organization that establishes new and evaluates existing ethic codes and policies, they also address ethical issues as they arise.
300
what is autonomy?
Concept of independence, self-determination, or freedom, derived from the greek words autos (self) and nomos (governance).
300
principles of fundamental standards of "right" conduct that an individual internalizes, derived from the latin word mores.
morals
300
 form of professional misconduct
malpractice which is a form of nonintentional torts
300
plaintiff can't sue the government unless the government consents to the lawsuit
governmental immunity
400
what is belittling  or criticizing the skills, knowledge, or qualifications of another professional?
disparagement
400
concept of faithfulness, loyalty, and devotion to one's obligations and duties.
fidelity.
400

a theory that asserts that ethical decision making is based on moral rules and unchanging principles that are derived from reason and can be applied universally. aka formalism or duty orientation.

deontology

400
something expressed in writing, print, pictures, or signs that questions character
slander, libel
400
statutes that protect physicians, emergency rescuers, and private citizens
good samaritan statutes
500
what is a situation that has no clear "right" answer?
ethical challenges
500
nonmaleficence
a concept meaning the prohibition against doing harm or an obligation to prevent evil or harm.
500

systemic statement or plans of principles to deal with ethical dilemmas?

Ethical Theories

500
res ipsa loquitur
meaning of  the thing speaks for intself
500
the admission of mistakes without fear of retaliation
apologies