ethics (redirected from Ethical issues)

eth·ics (thks)

n.

The rules or standards governing the conduct of a person or the conduct of the members of a profession.

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ethics

[eth′iks]

Etymology: Gk, ethikos, moral duty

the science or study of moral values or principles, including ideals of autonomy, beneficence, and justice. ethical, adj.

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ethics (eˑ·thiks),

n the standards of conduct that direct a group or indi-vidual. In particular, it relates to the appropriate use of the power held by a group or individual.

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ethics (eth´iks),

n 1. the science of moral obligation; a system of moral principles, quality, or practice.
n 2. the moral obligation to render to the patient the best possible quality of dental service and to maintain an honest relationship with other members of the profession and mankind in general.

ethics, dental,

n See ethics, professional.

ethics, professional,

n the principles and norms of proper professional conduct concerning the rights and duties of health care professionals themselves and their conduct toward patients and fellow practitioners, including the actions taken in the care of patients and family members.

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ethics

rules or principles which govern right conduct. Each practitioner, upon entering a profession, is invested with the responsibility to adhere to the standards of ethical practice and conduct set by the profession.

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code of ethics

the written rules of ethics.

veterinary ethics

the values and guidelines governing decisions in veterinary practice.

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Patient discussion about Ethical issues.

Q. The cobbler's shoes are never fixed A bit philosophical/ethical question: do you think it’s a appropriate to an alternative therapist to treat people with disease he or she has and can’t cure himself?

A. In my opinion – yes. First of all, many treatments are technically impossible to be performed by the therapist on his or her own body. Moreover, it’s a common notion in many alternative medicine disciplines that different people respond differently to the same treatments, so it’s not unacceptable that the healer would suffer from a disease he or she claims to cure in others.