Ethical Leadership: Fostering an Ethical Environment & Culture ...
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Tools for <strong>Ethical</strong> <strong>Leadership</strong>Statements of <strong>Ethical</strong> PrinciplesThere are m<strong>an</strong>y different statements of ethical principles. Following are some of the betterknown formulations relev<strong>an</strong>t to health care ethics <strong>an</strong>d ethical leadership.Principles of Biomedical EthicsRespect for Autonomy—respecting a person’s right to hold views, make choices,<strong>an</strong>d take actions in accord<strong>an</strong>ce with personal values <strong>an</strong>d beliefsNon-maleficence—doing no intentional harmBeneficence—contributing to the welfare of othersJustice—distributing goods <strong>an</strong>d treatment fairly <strong>an</strong>d equitablySource: Beauchamp TL, Childress JF. Principles of Biomedical Ethics, 5 th ed. New York: Oxford UniversityPress;2001.Moral RulesDo not killDo not cause pain/disableDo not deprive freedomDo not deceiveKeep your promiseDo not cheatObey the lawDo your dutySource: Gert B. Common Morality: Deciding What to Do. New York: Oxford University Press;2004.<strong>Ethical</strong> Considerations in the Business Aspects of Health CareCompassion <strong>an</strong>d respect for hum<strong>an</strong> dignityCommitment to professional competenceCommitment to a spirit of serviceHonestyConfidentialityGood stewardship <strong>an</strong>d careful administrationSource: Woodstock Theological Center. Seminar in Business Ethics. Washington, DC: Georgetown UniversityPress;1995. Available at http://www.georgetown.edu/centers/woodstock/business_ethics/health.htm.49
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