ETHICS TERMINOLOGY

1. moral principles that govern a person's behaviour or conducting of an activity
7. standards of behaviour or beliefs concerning what is and is not an acceptable action
9. philosophy concerned with role of self or ego as the motivation and goal of one's own actions
10. obligation of a physician or health practitioner to do no harm to others in their care
11. independence or freedom to choose one's own actions or path
12. conformity with truth or fact; accuracy or devotion to honesty
13. concept that individuals are to be treated in a manner that is equitable and fair

2. behaviours and beliefs shared by members of society or population groups (2 words)
3. doctrine that actions are right if they benefit the majority
4. an individual with the ability to discern right from wrong and is capable of being held accountable for their actions (2 words)
5. an act of charity, mercy, and kindness; doing good works to others and invokes a wide array of moral obligation
6. principles or standards of behaviour; a personal judgement of what is important in life
8. faithfulness to a person, cause or belief that is demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support
11. belief in or practise of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others