Section 6 (Ethics & Conduct)

Ethics

Rules of conduct based on what is considered right or wrong and guide professional behavior.

Bioethics

Addresses ethical issues in healthcare, including principles such as autonomy and justice.

Prejudice

A conscious or unconscious bias that can affect communication and healthcare decisions and contribute to disparities.

Bias

Views that develop over time through individual life experiences.

Innate

Inherent or natural.

Behaviors

Professional characteristics or attitudes expected in particular professions.

Ethical dilemma

Occurs when two ethical principles directly conflict and a difficult choice must be made.

Conflict of interest

Physician self-referral to a facility in which the physician has a financial interest.