| A | B |
|---|
| bioethicist | specialist who consults with MDs & others to help with ethical decisions |
| bioethics | branch of medical ethics concerned with the morality of advanced technology and research |
| code of ethics | principles intended to govern behavior of those providing care to the sick |
| ethics | standards based on what is morally right/wrong;differs person to person; are defined in our codes of ethics |
| ethics committees | panel formed to review issues in difficult cases; comprised of healthcare workers, clergy, family members |
| etiquette | standards of behavior considered good manners among members of a profession as they function |
| fraud | misrepresentation designed to deceive or deprive another of his/her rights; ex:falsifying records |
| morals | personal concept of right/wrong, formed through influence of family, culture, society |
| protocol | code prescribing correct behavior in specific situations; ex: if this happens, do that |
| futile care | care delivered because we can without hope of cure |
