30 Questions
What is the main purpose of professional ethics?
To define, clarify, and criticize professional work
Which of the following best describes professional ethics?
A code of values that guides practical decisions in a profession
What is the role of professional ethics in the corporate environment?
To examine moral and ethical issues in a corporate setting
What does professional ethics aim to explicate?
The optimal working world for a given profession
How do professional ethics differ from personal preferences in decision-making?
Professional ethics are based on universally accepted values
What is the field of applied ethics that focuses on defining and criticizing professional work?
Professional ethics
What is a profession according to the text?
An occupation that requires extensive training and specialized knowledge
How is a profession distinguished from other occupations?
By requiring prolonged specialized training and an orientation towards service
What is one of the characteristics of a profession mentioned in the text?
Orientation toward service to community or organization
Why does a profession require extensive training?
To acquire a body of relevant knowledge for the role
What differentiates a profession from other kinds of occupation?
Prolonged specialized training and an orientation towards service
What is an essential element associated with a profession according to the text?
Specialized knowledge and skilled preparation
What does the concept of humanity refer to?
The human race or mankind as a whole
Which principle is promoted in healthcare settings according to the text?
Fair handling and similar standard of care for similar cases
What is required to make a just decision according to the text?
Basing decisions on client need and fair resource distribution
How does the text suggest handling resource scarcity in healthcare settings?
Favoring patients who arrive first
What does justice require in terms of patient treatment?
Treating all patients equally, regardless of personal backgrounds
What distinguishes a just decision from an unjust one according to the text?
Personal preferences and biases
What should a healthcare provider do if a patient refuses treatment?
Respect the patient's decision and explain possible consequences
What does adaptability refer to?
Ability to adjust to new or changed circumstances
What is the essence of cooperation in healthcare?
Working together with agreed-upon goals and methods
What does kindness refer to?
Showing charitable behavior to other people
What is firmness in the context of healthcare?
Standing for determination and persistence in actions
Why is teamwork essential in pharmacy practice?
Pharmacy vocational work is insignificant without it
What is the primary asset needed to achieve success in health practice?
Dependability
Which term refers to the condition or fact that one can be called to answer for their wrong doings?
Accountability
What is the importance of maintaining a good report in health practice?
To make adjustments on health service based on activities performed
What does transparency in health practice involve?
Running by the book, based on rules and regulations
What is the focus of Dependability in health practice?
Depending on experienced professionals for learning
Which term describes the situation in which one develops to depend on others for the work of other professionals?
Dependability
Explore the meanings of humanity and justice. Understand the essence of humanity as it relates to the human race and the act of reaching out to those in need. Delve into the concept of justice as fair, equitable treatment and resource distribution.
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