Common everyday ethical dilemmas and professional codes of ethics across fields.
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- What is the Golden Rule?
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Treat others as you would want to be treated.- Define utilitarianism.
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An ethical theory that actions are right if they maximize overall happiness and minimize suffering.- Define deontology.
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An ethical theory that emphasizes duties and rules rather than consequences.- What is the Hippocratic Oath?
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An oath taken by physicians to practice medicine ethically, prioritize patient welfare, and do no harm.- Define a conflict of interest.
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A situation where personal interests, financial gain, or relationships may compromise professional judgment.- What is informed consent?
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Voluntary agreement to a procedure, treatment, or study based on complete and understandable information.- Define plagiarism.
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Presenting someone else's work, ideas, or words as your own without attribution.- What is confidentiality in professional contexts?
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The ethical obligation to keep client, patient, or organizational information private and secure.- Define bribery.
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Offering money, goods, or favors to someone to illegally or unethically influence their decision or action.- What is whistleblowing?
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Reporting illegal, unethical, or harmful conduct by an organization or individual to authorities or the public.- What does duty of care mean?
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The legal and ethical obligation to act in another person's best interest and avoid negligence.- Define nepotism.
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Favoritism toward family members or close associates in hiring, promotion, or other decisions.- What is a code of ethics?
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A formal set of principles and standards that guide ethical conduct within a profession or organization.- Define discrimination.
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Unfair treatment or denial of opportunities based on protected characteristics like race, gender, age, or religion.- What is fraud?
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Deliberate deception or misrepresentation intended to result in financial gain or personal benefit.
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