The document discusses the basic principles of health care ethics including autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice, veracity, and confidentiality. It defines morality and ethics, and explains that different professions have differing views that shape how basic ethical principles are applied. Universal ethical principles are at the top of a hierarchy of reasoning that also includes rules, codes, and decisions.

1. Chapter Three Basic Principles of Health Care Ethics

4. Hierarchy of Reasoning by Values Copyright ©2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. World View Basic Principles Rules Codes Decisions

5. Universal Principles Copyright ©2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. veracity autonomy confidentiality Role Fidelity beneficence justice nonmaleficence