Chapter 2 Professional Ethics 19 Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Chapter Outline An Introduction to Professional Ethics History of Medical Ethics Modern Codes of Professional Ethics The Impact of Politics on Professional Ethics Ethical Principles Professional Codes of Ethics and State Laws Ethical Rights of Patients and Providers Ethical Decision Making Bioethics Policy Response to Changing Standards of Care Medical Ethics Committees Objectives • Discuss the history and evolution of medical codes of ethics. • Explain the impact of politics on professional ethics. • Describe ethical principles commonly used to guide professional care. • Explain the relationship between professional codes of ethics and state laws. • Explain how defined sets of ethical rights help both patients and providers. • Describe methods of ensuring that decisions are made according to acknowledged ethical standards. • Identify two types of responses that have evolved to manage difficult bioethical questions. Key Terms autonomy beneficence bioethics Common Rule Hippocratic Oath Institutional Review Boards justice medical ethics committees non-malfeasance profession