Ethics and Health Education Review

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and definitions related to ethics in health education, providing a comprehensive review for exam preparation.

Ethics

The study of morality; one of the three major areas of philosophy.

Three Major Areas of Philosophy

Ethics, Epistemology, and Metaphysics.

Deontological Theory

Focus on the act; certain actions are inherently right or wrong regardless of consequences.

Teleological Theory

Focus on consequences; the end justifies the means.

Morality

The activity of making choices, deciding, judging, justifying, and defending actions.

Value of Life

The first and most basic principle in ethical decision making.

Nonmaleficence

The principle of doing no harm to others.

Beneficence

The principle of doing good; actions that promote the greater good.

Justice

The principle of fairness in the distribution of goodness and badness.

Procedural Justice

Fair procedures that guide the allocation of resources.

Distributive Justice

Fair allocation of resources among individuals.

Honesty

The key virtue in moral relationships; involves telling the truth.

Autonomy

The principle that individuals have the right to make their own ethical choices.

Ethical Decision Making Process

A series of steps to make ethical choices when faced with conflicting principles.

Importance of Moral Sensitivity

Awareness of the context, including place, time, identity, and social relationships, in ethical decision making.

Golden Rule

Treat others the way you want to be treated.

Professional Ethics

Guidelines for right and wrong actions in a workplace setting.

Professional Socialization

The process of learning appropriate behaviors in a professional role.

CITI Training Assignment

Training related to ethics in research and its application in health education.

Ethical Issues in Health Education

Concerns and challenges that arise in the practice of health education and promotion.

Frameworks for Ethical Evaluation

Theoretical constructs that assist in determining whether actions are moral or ethical.

Ethical Theory

Systematic approaches to evaluating moral dilemmas.

Socioeconomic Factors

Social and economic conditions that affect individuals’ ethical decision making, especially in health contexts.

Racial and Ethnic Minority Status

Factors that influence access to health resources and ethical considerations.

Client Relationship Obligation

The ethical duty professionals have towards their clients or patients.

Major Ethical Theories

Broad categories that help evaluate human actions, including deontological and teleological theories.

Individual Freedom

The right of individuals to make personal ethical choices.

Consequences in Ethical Decisions

The outcomes that must be considered when evaluating the morality of an action.

Communication in Ethics

Honesty fostered by open dialogue and truth-telling.

Evaluation of Human Actions

Assessment of whether actions align with ethical standards.

Framework of Ethical Principles

Guidelines that outline how individuals should act ethically.

Ethical Guidelines in Health Education

Standards that govern ethics for health educators and promoters.

Rights of Women

Fundamental human rights specifically relating to women's autonomy and ethical treatment.

Vaccination-related Ethical Challenges

Concerns raised during the COVID pandemic regarding equitable access to vaccinations.