Code of Ethics Paper HCS/335 December 12‚ 2011 Everyday people have a code that they follow on a day to day basis. This code helps them make decisions about their life‚ careers and family. However‚ this type of code would only hurt or harm oneself. The medical code of ethics carry much more weight because they are dealing with people’s lives on a daily basis and one mistake could cost someone their life. Code of ethics is a system that applies values and judgments to the practice of medicine
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of a code adopted by a profession or by a governmental or quasi-governmental organ to regulate that profession‚ an ethical code may be styled as a code of professional responsibility‚ which may dispense with difficult issues of what behavior is "ethical". Some codes of ethics are often promulgated by the (quasi-) governmental agency responsible for licensing a profession. Violations of these codes may be subject to administrative (e.g. loss of license)‚ civil or penal remedies. Other codes can be
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traffic accident. She is haemorrhaging (bleeding to death). The parents are Jehovah’s Witnesses and refuse to allow her to have a blood transfusion. What ethical issues are involved? The daughter of an elderly woman you have been caring for in a nursing home has asked you if you can try to get her mother moved to a better room. You have explained to her that such decisions are not within your remit and that she must speak to the manager. Two weeks later‚ at Christmas time‚ she presents you with some
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Morals‚ values‚ and ethics are one of the most important characteristics of a person. These features define who we are and what we believe in. Many different factors come in to play when determining a person`s morals‚ values‚ and ethics; childhood upbringing‚ later life experiences‚ family‚ friends‚ culture‚ religious beliefs‚ race‚ discussions with others‚ and many others that have an affect a person’s beliefs (Head‚ 2006). There are times when a person`s beliefs do not agree with someone else’s
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problem without a satisfactory resolution. The significance of ethical decision-making lays in the fact that very different ethical choices regarding the same ethical dilemma can be made resulting in neither choice being a “right or wrong” decision. Ethics involve doing “good” and causing no harm There are many ethical issues nurses can encounter in the workplace. These include: * quality versus quantity of life: Quantity may address how long a person lives or perhaps how many people will
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business practice that have been agreed upon by society (2007‚ p. 16‚ para. 1). A code of ethics is an example of the way a company would have employees act; an instruction manual for ethical behavior. Simply possessing a code of ethics does not guarantee ethical behavior from employees. Therefore‚ a code of ethics must outline consequences for violations. Employers must enforce the code as well. A code of ethics ensures that‚ if followed‚ employees will work diligently with integrity and expertise
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Business CODE of ETHICS JAMES HANKERSON PHL/323 ETHICS in BUSINESS JUNE 22‚ 2011 JAMEELAH YESUFU Business CODE of ETHICS When face with major problems and dilemmas within the company‚ management look to the standards of ethical conduct for guidance. Code of Ethics is the backbone to any organization or corporation. When a possible violation has accrued one has to ask three questions. Will my actions be fair‚ would I be please with the decision that I make‚ and can others learn from my actions. Code
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Codes of Ethic ’s Philosophy/323 September 18‚ 2012 Codes of Ethic ’s This writing will analyze Enron’s Code of Ethics and examine the sections on values and corporate responsibility‚ it will also use applicable theories and concepts and will detail Ken Lay’s view of ethics and Enron’s corporate social performance‚ as well as reflect Enron to be socially irresponsible to everyone with any type of financial investment in Enron because of the deception it practiced with employees and
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definition for code of ethics is a guide of principles to help professional to be honest and with integrity. The code of ethics is an outline with the mission and values of the organization with how they are suppose to approach to the situation. Some of the codes of ethics are for occupational therapy‚ nursing‚ physical therapy‚ athletic training‚ medicine‚ and many more. The code of ethics are approached in this paper are for occupational therapy and nursing. Both of the careers have the same code of ethics
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Stephanie P. Bognot PRINMAN McDonald’s Code of Ethics for Employees The code of ethics that McDonald’s employees are expected to abide by is covered in the corporation’s Standards of Business Conduct document. Each year‚ all employees must sign a document certifying that they’ve read the document and will follow its precepts. Employees also attend training related to the ethical standards. The document is 40-plus pages and covers six themes. 1. Obligations to Customers McDonald’s fosters an ethical
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