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Question- Is there a difference between legal and ethical
behaviors? Explain and provide appropriate examples.
Limit answer to250 words
Also, respond to this post: Limit to 150 words
There is a subtle difference between legal and ethical behaviors.
Legal behaviors can be related to individuals who thrive to
conform and adjust their attitudes within the guidelines of the
rules of laws in a defined society, set by a hierarchical
governing body. For these individuals, their legal behaviors
would be synonym of adopting proper ways of life that are
respectful to others, as well as abiding to the societal rules and
regulations established within the boundaries of a specific
community. For example, a citizen who wishes to obtain a
driver license to operate a motor vehicle must obey traffic laws.
As another example, a medical student aspiring to become a
medical doctor must by the U.S. law, pass a medical board exam
as required the American Medical Association board.
Individuals’ ethical behaviors on the other hand, are concerned
with acting in ways that are proper and morally right as opposed
to wrong. These behaviors should be in accordance with a set of
accepted principles that are guided either by our natural human
values, virtues or by some types of institutional or professional
bodies. For example according to my profession as respiratory
therapist, during all my daily assessments, even though my
primary concern is to treat my patients’ breathing impairments
and other lung related diseases, I should never ignore their other
illnesses that could tremendously jeopardize their lives if these
are overlooked. Also, I should always be mindful that my
patients’ health care needs come before my personal self-
interests. However, if I do not live by these principles, I may
unfortunately be behaving unethically with my patients, but not
illegally. Despite this practical difference, adopting these two
behavioral concepts by responsible citizens is essential for a
smooth society.

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  • 2. behavioral concepts by responsible citizens is essential for a smooth society.