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Ethics in the practice of speech-language pathology in health care settings.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22144083     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
ETHICS refers to a moral philosophy or a set of moral principles that determine appropriate behavior in a society. Medical ethics includes a set of specific values that are considered in determining appropriate conduct in the practice of medicine or health care. Because the practice of medicine and medical speech-language pathology affects the health, well-being, and quality of life of individuals served, adherence to a code of ethical conduct is critically important in the health care environment. When ethical dilemmas arise, consultation with a bioethics committee can be helpful in determining the best course of action. This article will help to define medical ethics and to discuss the six basic values that are commonly considered in discussions of medical ethics. Common ethical mistakes in the practice of speech-language pathology will be described. Finally, the value of a bioethics consultation for help in resolving complex ethical issues will be discussed.
Authors:
Ann W Kummer; Jan Turner
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2011-12-05
Journal Detail:
Title:  Seminars in speech and language     Volume:  32     ISSN:  1098-9056     ISO Abbreviation:  Semin Speech Lang     Publication Date:  2011 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-12-06     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8405117     Medline TA:  Semin Speech Lang     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  330-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
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© Thieme Medical Publishers.
Affiliation:
Division of Speech Pathology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio.
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