codes of ethics
Moral conduct rules
Codes of ethics are formal sets of principles and standards that guide behavior within a profession, organization, or group.
They establish what members should and shouldn't do, typically addressing matters like honesty, conflicts of interest, and professional responsibility.
The medical profession's code of ethics requires doctors to prioritize patient welfare.
Unlike laws, codes of ethics are usually enforced through professional bodies rather than courts, with violations potentially resulting in censure, suspension, or expulsion from the group.
Of ancient medicine's founder
- legalPermitted by statute
- medicalOf healthcare practice
- journalismNews gathering and dissemination
- engineeringDesigning functional systems scientifically
accounting · nursing · psychology · law · teaching · fiduciary · licensure · malpractice
Manner of conducting oneself
- comportmentManner of behavior
- demeanorOutward manner, conduct
- proprietyCorrectness of conduct
- decorumFitting social conduct
professionalism · integrity · honesty · fairness · respectfulness · accountability · transparency · discretion
High regard, moral dignity
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
- rectitudeMoral straightness
- probityThorough moral honesty
- uprightnessMoral correctness and honesty
righteousness · decency · dignity · truthfulness · sincerity · authenticity · incorruptibility · fidelity
Principles governing behavior
- guidelinesSuggested rules for behavior
- policiesAdopted courses of action
- protocolsEstablished codes of conduct
- bylawsOrganization's internal regulations
statutes · ordinances · mandates · directives · requirements · provisions · stipulations · clauses
Hippocratic
Of ancient medicine's founder
- legalPermitted by statute
- medicalOf healthcare practice
- journalismNews gathering and dissemination
engineering · accounting · nursing · psychology · law · teaching · fiduciary · licensure · malpractice · whistleblowing
behavior
Manner of conducting oneself
- comportmentManner of behavior
- demeanorOutward manner, conduct
- proprietyCorrectness of conduct
decorum · professionalism · integrity · honesty · fairness · respectfulness · accountability · transparency · discretion · confidentiality
honor
High regard, moral dignity
uprightness · righteousness · decency · dignity · truthfulness · sincerity · authenticity · incorruptibility · fidelity · loyalty
rules
Principles governing behavior
- guidelinesSuggested rules for behavior
- policiesAdopted courses of action
- protocolsEstablished codes of conduct
bylaws · statutes · ordinances · mandates · directives · requirements · provisions · stipulations · clauses · compliance
morals
Principles of right conduct
- valuesPrinciples held worthwhile
- tenetsFoundational beliefs of doctrine
- doctrinesCodified belief systems
credos · ideals · beliefs · convictions · standards · norms · canons · precepts · maxims · axioms
codes of ethicsamorality
Lacking ethical concern
nihilism · lawlessness · anomie · moral relativism · anything goes
codes of ethicscorruption
Dishonest abuse of power
malfeasance · moral turpitude · depravity · venality · misconduct
codes of ethicslaws
Enforceable societal rules
statutes · legal mandates · criminal codes · regulations · unwritten rules
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