2.4 Discussion- Code of Ethics Reflection- required activity
While most people have established a personal moral and value system, health professionals have created their own ethical codes in which to guide their behavior. There are overlapping themes, values, and considerations among the health care field, but each occupation has gone above and beyond to target a specific set of guidelines to best govern their actions. Let’s take a look at the code of ethics that might someday apply to you!
You are welcome to skim over the health care field that you will be pursuing or you can explore other health professions.
Prompt
Locate the website for the health care organization you plan to practice. I have listed a few here for you.
Nursing Code of Ethics (Links to an external site.)
Dental Hygiene Code of Ethics (Links to an external site.)
Dental Code of Ethics (Links to an external site.)
Physician Assistant Code of Ethics (Links to an external site.)
Medical (physician) Code of Ethics (USA) (Links to an external site.)
Don’t see your medical profession? Try doing an internet search to find one that interests you!
Review the organization’s code of ethics ( skim over the information for about 15 minutes)
Reply
Use the following questions to help you write a brief paragraph reflecting on the code of ethics you read: (you do not need to answer each question. They are there to help you construct your thoughts!)
What health profession’s code of ethics did you search?
Consider whether the code conforms to any of the successful health care professional qualities.
Does the code address any ethical themes?
Is there any portion of the code of ethics that resonated with you?
What did you find interesting, compelling, or startling?
Guidelines
NO Responses Required
Please feel free to “like” your classmates’ posts
Length and Content
The authenticity and quality of the response is more important than any pre-determined length.
Include clear and concise connections of the ethical principles and the chosen medical code of ethics.
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