Healthcare Ethics Vocabulary

adjective careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences

• It is important to be circumspect when making decisions that could impact the company.
• I always try to be circumspect when choosing which restaurant to eat at.
• Dude, you gotta be circumspect about who you trust with your secrets.
• She approached the situation with a circumspect attitude, carefully considering all possible outcomes.

noun a unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest; mutual support within a group

• The community came together in solidarity to support the victims of the natural disaster.
• We all stood in solidarity with our friend during their tough times.
• Let's show some solidarity and help out our buddy in need.
• The different colors of the rainbow symbolize solidarity among diverse groups.

verb to describe or regard as worthy of disgrace or disapproval

• Stigmatizing individuals with mental health issues only perpetuates harmful stereotypes.
• It's not cool to stigmatize people struggling with addiction.
• Stop stigmatizing those who are different from you.
• The gossip around town was like a stigmatizing cloud, casting judgment on anyone who dared to be different.