Ethics
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,Objectives:
At the end of this lecture the participant will be able to:
1. Define ethics and the related terms necessary to understand the
study of ethics .
2. Discuss the actions of individuals in ethics.
3. Understand the purpose of ethics.
4. Know what is moral dilemma and morality.
5. Recognize what is code of ethics.
6. Identify who is a successful health practitioner in relation to ethics.
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, Introduction
• Health belief in fundamental values such as
the preservation of life and the relief of suffering imply
some special responsibilities.
• The vast ongoing progress in medical science and in
technologies applied in health care confront the society of
healthcare professionals with new ethical dilemmas (see
slide 10).
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,1
,Objectives:
At the end of this lecture the participant will be able to:
1. Define ethics and the related terms necessary to understand the
study of ethics .
2. Discuss the actions of individuals in ethics.
3. Understand the purpose of ethics.
4. Know what is moral dilemma and morality.
5. Recognize what is code of ethics.
6. Identify who is a successful health practitioner in relation to ethics.
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, Introduction
• Health belief in fundamental values such as
the preservation of life and the relief of suffering imply
some special responsibilities.
• The vast ongoing progress in medical science and in
technologies applied in health care confront the society of
healthcare professionals with new ethical dilemmas (see
slide 10).
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