Homework: Code of Ethics and Conduct- Poor Judgment
The purpose of this homework is to understand how ethics and the law affect a variety of health care professions. The ethical code for each profession demands a high level of honesty, integrity, and responsibility. Professional behavior facilitates the resolution of ethical dilemmas, and each health care professional should have access to the board's code of ethics regulating the specific profession. Personal behavior should be maintained at its highest standards, and health care professionals should comply with all governmental rules and regulations.
Read the "Poor Judgement" case study, located at the end of Chapter 9 of the textbook, and evaluate the ethical and legal issues in the case. In a 750 to 1,000 words reflection on the case study, address the following:
I. Examine the different ethical codes for health care professionals.
II. Compare prevailing ethical codes and principles.
III. Apply ethical codes and principles to health care situations.
IV. Explain how to minimize bias and develop objectivity based on the different codes of ethics and codes of conduct.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.