Ethics in Professional Relationships

The length of time a professional relationship lasts.

A professional relationship that goes beyond the scope of the professional duty.

A relationship governed by ethical rules and regulations for the best interest of both parties in professional settings.

Treatment that extends over several years.

A brief interaction with a professional.

Patients, especially those under care of specialists like psychiatrists or pediatricians, are in a position of trust and vulnerability.

A relationship initiated with someone the professional previously treated.

Taking advantage of the vulnerable position of a patient for personal gain.

Specific medical specialties with a higher potential for abuse of their position due to intense patient reliance.

Clearly defined rules and limitations in professional relationships to protect patients.

A publicly accessible database listing owners and stakeholders of hospitals or companies.

Making information about hospital ownership and stakeholders readily available to the public.

Financial rewards used to encourage specific actions by healthcare providers, like promoting preventive care.

Rewarding doctors for vaccinating children to boost childhood immunization rates.

Financial rewards for healthcare providers who encourage women to get regular cervical cancer screenings.

A set of moral principles that guide medical professionals' conduct in their interactions with patients.

Taking advantage of a patient's weakness, illness, or lack of medical knowledge for personal gain.

Applying general ethical principles to specific medical situations, considering patient well-being, autonomy, and fairness.

These are: beneficence (acting in the patient's best interest), non-maleficence (avoiding harm), autonomy (respecting patient choices), and justice (fairness and equality in treatment).

Conventional ethics deals with general moral principles, while clinical ethics applies those principles to specific situations in the healthcare setting.

Curiosity is a fundamental and enduring characteristic of intelligence, driving the desire to learn and explore.

Meticulous planning is essential to achieve the appearance of spontaneity and naturalness in one's actions.

Receiving gifts or money from a patient or their relative can damage public trust in the medical profession and create conflicts of interest.

A situation where a medical professional's personal interests could influence their professional decisions or judgment, potentially harming the patient.

The public's belief in the integrity and ethical conduct of medical professionals, essential for maintaining a strong and reliable healthcare system.

Patients are often vulnerable due to illness or dependence on medical professionals, requiring extra care to protect their interests.

Patients feel confident and secure in choosing healthcare options that align with both their health and personal values.

Doctors act as educators, explaining treatment options and helping patients understand their health conditions.

Involving patients in the discussion and selection of treatment paths, encouraging active participation.

A thorough exploration of all possible treatment options with the patient, considering their values and preferences.

Healthcare practices that prioritize the patient's needs, values, and preferences throughout treatment.

Developing romantic feelings for a patient or their close relatives, a serious breach of professional boundaries.

Taking advantage of a patient's weakness, illness, or dependence for personal gain.

Actions that cross the line of appropriate professional conduct, potentially harming the patient's trust and well-being.

Public confidence in the integrity and ethical behavior of medical professionals, crucial for a strong healthcare system.

The primary concern of medical professionals, ensuring their patients receive the best possible care, free from exploitation.