How to Write a Personal Code of Ethics for Healthcare Professionals

Why a Personal Code of Ethics is important for healthcare professionals

The purpose of this assignment is for you to write your own Personal Code of Ethics (PCE) on the various issues covered in this course. All parts of your Personal Code of Ethics must follow current Turabian format.

Task:

While this is your own code of ethics, it should be written in a formal, academic and objective style. You should avoid all personal stories or references.  Also, avoid being casual in style.  Think of this as an official document.  You might Google codes of ethics to get an idea of the style and manner I am looking for.

You are free and encouraged to refer to sources to support your view, including Scripture. However, you must write your Personal Code of Ethics in your own words. Do not just copy what you have read elsewhere. This is your code; make it your own. NOTE: Please do not quote or cite any sources in you PCE except scripture if you choose to do so (scripture is not required). Obviously your code of ethics is going to be influenced by what you have read in this course, but please do not cite it (and certainly do not plagiarize it by stating it word for word). You do not need to include any lengthy reasoning for your view unless you deem it necessary, since the code is simply a statement and brief explanation of the view you hold. However, a brief explanation of your reasoning might be necessary if your code reflects a position contrary to that promoted in class.

While you may have to deal with some of this issues discussed thus far, you will very likely have to deal regularly with handling patients in the clinical environment. Therefore, this section has perhaps the most practical application. This section must include the following:

While you may have to deal with some of this issues discussed thus far, you will very likely have to deal regularly with handling patients in the clinical environment. Therefore, this section has perhaps the most practical application. This section must include the following:

1.A statement about the meaning of informed consent and the value of maintaining informed consent, including the value of patient input, right to refuse treatment including if and when right to refuse is limited.
2.Your view concerning paternalism: when it is appropriate and when it is not, including the limitations of various methods.
3.Your view of deception: its appropriateness and its dangers, including the value of being honest with patients.
4.Your view of confidentiality: its importance and whether it can ever be justifiably infringed upon (and if so, when).
5.Your view of how conflict in the health care team should be handled and when and how whistleblowing might be appropriate.