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1. why are ethics and a - exceed patient expectations
code important? - enhance regulatory compliance
- strengthen organization's health needs
- improve statt morale and performance
- enhance marketing and public relations
2. when did the academy 1930
code of ethics start?
3. why is the code of ethics - expand role for dietetic professionals
revised? - healthcare complexities
- emerging ethical dilemmas in social media, digital health care, evolv-
ing technologies
- enhance focus on social responsibility
4. what is the primary goal protection of the public, including individuals, communities, organi-
of the code of ethics zations, and population groups with them the practitioner works and
interacts
5. who does the code of all CDR credentialed practitioners and academy members
ethics apply to?
6. ranking of importance in 1. code of ethics
the Academy 2. distance learning (CPE)
3. position papers
4. opportunity for DPG membership
5. practice guidelines
6. standard of practice
7. evidence analysis library
8. scope of practice
9. free CPE in the Journal
10. NCP
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7. what are the 4 principles 1. nonmaleficience/competence: competence and professional devel-
of the Code of Ethics opment in practice
2. autonomy.: integrity in personal and organizational behaviors and
practices
3. beneficence: professionalism
4. justice: social responsibility for local, regional, national, global nu-
trition and well-being
8. non-maleficience the intent to not inflict harm
9. autonomy ensures a patient or client has all pertinent information available for to
make a fully informed decision without coercion
10. beneficence encompasses taking positive steps to benefit others, which includes
balancing benefit and risk
11. justice supports fair, equitable, and appropriate treatment for individuals and
fair allocation of resources and opportunities
12. core values in code of customer focus, integrity, innovation, social responsibility, diversity,
ethics science-based decision
13. what are the 8 ethi- 1. using evidence-based approach
cal standards in compe- 2. demonstrate in depth scientific knowledge of food, human nutrition,
tence and behavior
3. assess validity and applicability
4. interpret, apply, participate in and/or generate research
5. make evidence-based practice decisions
6. recognize and exercise professional judgment and collaborate
7. act in a caring and respectful manner, mindful of individual ditter-
ences, cultural, and ethnic diversity
8. practice within limits of their scope and collaborate with the team
,14. what are the nine ethical 1. disclose conflicts of interest and refrain from accepting gifts or
standards for integrity services that may influence judgement
2. comply with all applicable laws and regulations
3. maintain and appropriately use credentials
4. respect intellectual property rights
5. provide accurate and truthful information
6. report inappropriate behavior or treatment
7. document, code and bill to most accurately reflect the services
8. respect autonomy
9. implement appropriate measures to protect personal health infor-
mation
15. what are the 9 ethical 1. participate and contribute to decisions that attect the well-being of
standards in profession- patients and clients
alism (beneficence) 2. respect the values, rights, knowledge, and skills of colleagues
3. demonstrate respect, constructive dialogue, civility and profession-
alism
4. refrain from communicating false, fraudulent, deceptive, unfair
statements or claims
5. uphold professional boundaries
6. refrain from verbal/sexual/physical/emotional harassment
7. provide objective evaluations of performance
8. communicate at an appropriate level to promote health literacy
9. contribute to the advancement and compotence of others
16. civility representing the best interests of customers, patients, clients
- converse about what we disagree; listen and hear what others are
saying, be mindful of tone, inflection, words
17. how to practice civility cultivate honesty, fairness, self-control, prudence
- put the common good ahead of personal rivalries
- restraint-respect-responsibility-self-regulation
, 18. uncivil behavior includes harassing, rudeness, withholding information, interupting, sending
inappropriate messages
19. what helps foster civility - focus on common ground
- older employees
- organizational support
20. what increases incivility - inettective communication
- lack of teamwork
- jealousy, shame, competition
21. what are the 6 ethical 1. collaborate to reduce health disparities and protect human rights
standards in social jus- 2. promote fairness and objectivity with fair and equitable treatment
tice 3. contribute time and expertise to activities that promote respect,
integrity, and competence of the profession
4. promote the unique role of nutrition and dietetics practitioners
5. engage in service that benefits the community
6. seek leadership opportunities
22. equality suggests that individual have access to the same services and implies
the same treatment for all, regardless of need
23. equity suggests that services is available to those who need them, when they
need them. does not "apologize" for treating people with ditterent
needs ditterently
24. what are social determi- economic stability, education access and quality, health care access
nants of health and quality, neighborhood and built environment, social and commu-
nity context
25. what does the Code of - protect the profession and credential
Ethics do - influence public and private policy
- improve professional practice