Healthcare Ethics

adjective showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish

• Her altruistic actions towards the less fortunate are truly commendable.
• I admire how selflessly she helps others, she's so altruistic.
• She's always looking out for everyone, she's like the most altruistic person I know.
• His heart was so full of altruistic love that it overflowed into every aspect of his life.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

article a word used to indicate that a noun is to follow

• The employee decided to blow the whistle on the unethical practices within the company.
• I heard that someone is going to blow the whistle on the boss for stealing office supplies.
• If you see something sketchy going on, don't be afraid to blow the whistle.
• The referee had no choice but to blow the whistle and stop the game due to the dangerous weather conditions.

noun the inner sense of what is right or wrong in one's conduct or motives, impelling one toward right action

• It is important to always listen to your conscience when making ethical decisions.
• My conscience is telling me to do the right thing and apologize.
• I can't believe he has no conscience, he's so selfish.
• Her conscience weighed heavily on her as she struggled with the decision.

noun a condition or factor that serves as a reason to withhold a certain medical treatment due to the harm it could cause

• The patient's allergy to the medication was a contraindication for prescribing it.
• The doctor couldn't give me that medicine because it would have caused a bad reaction.
• I can't take that stuff, it's like poison to me!
• Her fear of failure was a contraindication to taking risks in her career.

noun a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones

• The board members faced a dilemma when deciding on whether to invest in the new project or not.
• I'm in a real dilemma about which college to choose.
• I'm totally stuck in a dilemma between going out with my friends or studying for the exam.
• She found herself in a dilemma, torn between following her heart and listening to her mind.

noun the position or duties of a guardian, or the state of being under the protection of a guardian

• The court granted her guardianship over her younger siblings after their parents passed away.
• She took on guardianship of her niece when her sister went to rehab.
• I'm basically in charge of babysitting my little brother, it's like I have guardianship or something.
• The wise old man was seen as the guardianship of tradition in the small village.

noun the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness

• The company prides itself on maintaining the highest level of integrity in all business dealings.
• I trust him because he always acts with integrity.
• Don't worry, I got your back. I'll make sure your integrity remains intact.
• Her integrity was like a shining beacon in a sea of dishonesty.

noun the quality of being holy, sacred, or morally pure

• The sanctity of the church must be respected at all times.
• We must honor the sanctity of our traditions.
• Don't mess with the sanctity of our friendship.
• The sanctity of nature is evident in the beauty of the untouched wilderness.

noun the process by which a person controls their own life and makes their own decisions

• The right to self-determination is a fundamental principle of international law.
• She believes in the importance of self-determination when it comes to making life choices.
• You gotta take control of your own life and practice self-determination.
• In a way, choosing your own path in life is an act of self-determination.

adjective a term used to describe someone who lacks a sense of responsibility or ethics in their actions

• The unconscientious behavior of the employee led to multiple errors in the project.
• She's so unconscientious about meeting deadlines.
• I can't stand working with someone so unconscientious.
• His unconscientious attitude towards his studies is like playing with fire.

adjective not conforming to the standards of a profession; below or contrary to the standards expected in a particular profession

• The employee's behavior was deemed unprofessional by the HR department.
• Her unprofessional conduct at the meeting was totally uncalled for.
• That was seriously unprofesh of him to leave without finishing his work.
• His unprofessionalism was like a dark cloud hanging over the team's success.

noun a person who believes in or advocates the doctrine of utility

adjective relating to or advocating utility or usefulness

• The utilitarian approach to ethics focuses on maximizing overall happiness.
• She prefers a utilitarian design for her kitchen, with practical and functional elements.
• I'm all about that utilitarian life - give me clothes with lots of pockets!
• His writing style is very utilitarian, getting straight to the point without any unnecessary embellishments.

noun a person who exposes secretive information or activity within a private or public organization

• The whistle blower provided crucial evidence in the corruption case.
• Did you hear about the whistle blower who exposed the company's misconduct?
• That whistle blower spilled the tea on what really goes on in the office.
• The whistle blower's actions blew the lid off of the scandal.

noun a marketing strategy that involves promoting products or services by associating them with support for breast cancer awareness or research, often for the purpose of boosting sales or improving public image

• Pinkwashing is a term used to describe companies or organizations that use support for breast cancer awareness as a marketing tactic.
• I heard that some companies are accused of pinkwashing during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
• Don't fall for their pinkwashing tactics, they're just trying to make a profit off of a cause.
• The politician's promises were just a form of pinkwashing to distract from their controversial policies.

adjective relating to illness caused by medical examination or treatment

• The patient experienced iatrogenic complications after undergoing surgery.
• The doctor accidentally caused some iatrogenic issues during the procedure.
• The medical staff messed up and caused an iatrogenic problem.
• The unintended consequences of the treatment were iatrogenic in nature.

noun DNR stands for 'Do Not Resuscitate', a medical order indicating that a patient does not wish to receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest.

• The patient's medical chart clearly states a DNR order.
• The doctor said no CPR if his heart stops, it's a DNR thing.
• I heard she's got a DNR, so don't bother trying to save her.
• His career was on a DNR trajectory, with no hope of recovery.

verb a verb is a word that expresses an action or a state of being. In this case, 'abusing' is a verb that describes the act of treating someone or something with cruelty or violence.

• The company has strict policies against abusing company resources.
• Stop abusing your power and treat everyone fairly.
• He's always abusing his privileges at work.
• Abusing the trust of others will eventually catch up to you.