There are many definitions about ethics, but the modern and simplified version states that ethics is a system of moral principles that affect how people make decisions and lead their lives1. The well-known Hippocratic Oath is historically known to be an oath taken by new physicians and medical professionals. It features a code of medical ethics which include the principles of confidentiality and non-malfeasance. Although the ancient test is only of historic and symbolic value, swearing a modified form of the Oath remains a rite of passage for medical graduates in many countries2. My idea of ethics is derived from the concept of right and wrong, rights and responsibilities, and moral decisions. As an undergraduate student entering in the field …show more content…
By identifying and understanding NATA’s Code of Ethics, I can encompass them in my own moral compass to help guide me during difficult ethical dilemmas.
The National Athletic Trainers’ Association Code of Ethics is intended to establish and maintain high standards and professionalism for the athletic training profession3. The Code of Ethics are concepts of ethical behavior that should be followed for the safety of the patient/athlete and the profession. Little research has focused on the ethical dilemmas athletic trainers encounter in the field of sports medicine, so decision making is critical because the principles do not explicitly state every situation that an athletic trainer may come across. Further identification and clarification of the ethical issues and dilemmas encounter by the AT would facilitate recognition and resolution of ethical dilemmas, provide education to aid in the development of ethical decision-making skills, and serve as a foundation for further research4. Although all the principles addressed on NATA’s Code of Ethics are important, one standard stood out to me. Principle 1.2 states that the member’s duty of the patient
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This principle can encompass many ethical issues. One issue that should be addressed but isn’t lightly spoken about is sexual assault. The Larry Nassar sexual assault case was a life-altering journey of heartbreak for his victims and a scandalous and hugely disappointing blow to the field of sports medicine6. More and more women are coming forward to tell their stories of sexual abuse and harassment, and unfortunately the world of sports medicine isn’t excluded. There have been over 150 women recounting their experience of Nassar’s abuse under the pretense of provided “medical treatment” over the span of 20
No matter your career, you will eventually run into a situation where an ethical or moral decision has to be made. I am planning on going into athletic training where many ethical dilemmas will surround the health or actions dealing with athletes. Here are three different scenarios I could face as an athletic trainer and how I would resolve each ethical issue.
... the physical therapist that requires them to make ethical judgments. The APTA code of ethics, guides the physical therapists in making these ethical judgments by asserting the ideals of the profession and by defining some of the limits of professionally and morally acceptable behavior. The APTA code of ethics is very thorough and although it may not be prepared for every situation that may evolve, it is being revised from time to time as the dynamics of the physical therapy profession changes and new patterns of health care delivery are developed and accepted by the professional community and the public.
Ethics has been a popular topic in nursing for a long time. Nurses are expected to demonstrate ethical decision-making as well as professionalism. I believe that in order to accomplish this, they need to use the ANA Code of Ethics as framework for their decision-making. It is also imperative for nurses to have a strong understanding of ethics, because they will be faced with many difficult ethical decisions that do not always have a straightforward solution.
Ethical issues arise daily in the healthcare world. The manor in which issues are addressed vary. “There are, it might be said, as many histories of nursing ethics as there are individual ethicists and professional or cultural contexts” (Guildford 2010, p.1). “A code of ethics is a fundamental document for any profession. It provides a social contract with the society served, as well as ethical and legal guidance to all members of the profession” (Lachman 2009, p.55). According to Lachman, since the original ANA Code from 1950, the significance of service to others has been consistent. Two changes in the code have occurred since the original. First, not only the patient is being treated, but the family and community where they live are also considered.
“Ethics is a systematic study of principles of right and wrong conduct” (Taylor, Lillis, Lynn, & LeMone, 2015, p. 96). The American Nurses Association Code of Ethics has nine provisions to it. All nine are important to the nursing field in their own way. There are two provisions that I find most important in helping my career as a nurse. Provision one, The nurse, in all professional relationships, practices with compassion and respect of the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status, personal, attributes, or the nature of health problems. Secondly provision two, the nurse’s primary commitment is to the patient whether an individual, family, group, or community.
This type of ethical dilemma is common in physical therapy since many of the treatments involve patients to actively participate in the treatment instead of just passively receiving treatments as in surgery or massage therapy. According to a study done by UK National Health service, out of 361 physical and occupational therapists, only around one- third of them reported no ethical dilemma in the past six months (Barnitt, 1998). I...
There are weaknesses in professional guidelines and rules because they are unable to provide the directives for moral reasoning and action is health care situations. Many people state that biomedical ethics provides a framework and emphasis on the person rather than the professional code and legal policy (Beauchamp and Childress, 2001). On the other hand they serve a purpose to provide some direction for professionals however codes of practise do not dismiss.
Ethics refers to the values and customs of a community at a particular point in time. At present, the term ethics is guided by the moral principles that guide our everyday actions. These moral principles guide the researcher into deciding what is ‘right’ or ‘wrong’. The foundation of medical ethics is governed by two philosophical frameworks: deontology, and utilitarianism. However, ultimately, the ethics committees need to balance the risks, and benefits for the participants and the community associated with the particular research proposal.
The significant challenge when conducting this process is ethical concerns, this can be classed as role relationships and confidentiality, Brown and Cogan (2006). Moore (2003) believed several topics were related to ethics, they included, confidentiality, consent and practising within legal boundaries. Huang and Hung (2008) believed the term ethics was an awareness of knowledge and believes in a professional capacity. Ethics regarding sport psychology is a wide area of discussion, Durant (1973) focuses on the right and wrong when conducting research, whilst Bennett (2006) believes in minimising harm to the client. Sport psychologists often entails assisting the athlete in their pursuit of personal goals, a key factor of the relationship between the sport psychologist and athlete is to provide a safe and secure place which allows the athlete to discuss information with freedom, Katz and Hemming (2009).
[1] Ethics is defined as “the code of moral principles and values that governs the behaviour of a person or a group with respect to what is right or wrong” (Samson and Daft, 2005, p.158)
The four fundamental nursing responsibilities of promoting health, preventing illness, optimizing health and alleviating the ill are represented in the code of ethics. (Arnold & Boggs, 2016) One can say that the code of ethics are rules that a nurse needs to follow in order to effectively communicate and protect the patients. The American Nurse Association provided the code of ethics to guide nurses to ensure that patient’s care, safety, rights and health are well cared for and well managed. Models like Utilitarian, deontological, and the human rights-based all contribute in answering dilemmas that can arise with a patient. Thus, explaining what some of the code of ethics are, and how the code of ethics influence our responsibilities as a nurse will impact the overall care of the
Ethics are the set beliefs and values of an individual which they apply to circumstances relating to morality. To act in an ‘ethical’ manner, an individual must display integrity by doing what they believe to be right.
My personal definition of ethics is a set of beliefs that govern the right or correct way one responds in a given situation. It is based on upbringing, religious reference, New Thought theory, personal integrity, a sense of right and wrong, and a feeling of “doing the right thing.” It is an ongoing process. Ethics, is defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary as “the discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation. According to Johnson and Riley (2008), “the ethical life requires an integrated sense of self in relationship to others. It is a fundamental consistency between moral convictions and behavior across time and situations” (p. 3).
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Ethics is a system of moral principles and a branch of philosophy which defines what is acceptable for both individuals and society. It is a philosophy that covers a whole range of things that have an importance in everyday situations. Ethics are vital in everyones lives, it includes human values, and how to have a good life, our rights and responsibilities, moral decisions what is right and wrong, good and bad. Moral principles affect how people make decisions and lead their lives (BBC, 2013). There are many different beliefs about were ethics come from. These consist of; God and Religion, human conscience, the example of good human beings and a huge desire for the best for people in each unique situation, and political power (BBC, 2013).