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Rules of conduct that differentiate acceptable from unacceptable behavior.
Personal ethics are individual codes of conduct; professional ethics are established by employers or associations.
Patients have the right to make their own healthcare decisions.
The obligation to do no harm to patients.
The moral obligation to act for the good of others.
Treating patients fairly and providing appropriate care.
An ancient code of ethics for physicians emphasizing patient care and confidentiality.
Written instructions about healthcare decisions if a person cannot make them.
A law requiring healthcare institutions to inform patients of their rights regarding advance directives.
The act of ending a person's life to relieve suffering.
Active euthanasia involves direct action to end life; passive euthanasia involves withholding treatment.
Manipulation of genetic material to change hereditary traits.
Confidentiality, informed consent, and potential discrimination based on results.
They study the ethical implications of biomedical advances.
It outlines ethical principles and guidelines for research involving human subjects.
A law that facilitates organ and tissue donation.
The study of how genetic factors affect a person's response to medications.
To analyze ethical issues in healthcare and develop policies.
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance.
To provide ethical, respectful care and adhere to professional ethics.
Participants must understand the purpose, risks, and benefits before agreeing to participate.