Health Science Ethics & Bioethics Vocabulary

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Standards of right and wrong that guide decisions and behavior in healthcare.

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Ethics

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Being honest, trustworthy, and doing the right thing even when no one is watching.

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Integrity

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Actions that break the law, such as stealing, abuse, or practicing without a license.

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Illegal Behavior

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The study of ethical issues related to medicine, healthcare, and life sciences.

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Bioethics

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A patient’s right to make their own healthcare decisions.

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Autonomy

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The duty to do good and act in the best interest of the patient.

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Beneficence

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The duty to “do no harm” and avoid actions that could hurt a patient.

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Non-maleficence

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Fair and equal treatment for all patients.

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Justice

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The tasks healthcare workers are legally allowed to perform based on their training and license.

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Scope of Practice

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The ability of patients to get the healthcare services they need.

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Access to Care