John Kultgen explores the ways morality and professional ideals are connected. In assessing the moral impact of professionalism in our society, he examines both the structure and organization of occupations and the ideals and ideology associated with professions. Differing from standard treatments of professional ethics, Ethics and Professionalism recognizes that it is the practices within the professions that determine whether rules and ideals are used as masks for self-interest or for genuinely moral purposes.

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Professionalism and Ethics in Medicine: A Study Guide for Physicians and Physicians-in-Training is a unique self-study guide for practitioners and trainees covering the core competency areas of professionalism, ethics, and cultural sensitivity. This novel title presents real-world dilemmas encountered across the specialties of medicine, offering guidance and relevant information to assist physicians, residents, and medical students in their decision-making. The text is divided into two parts: Foundations and Questions with Answers. The first part provides a substantive foundation of knowledge in the principles, scholarship, policy guidelines, and decision-making strategies of the modern health professions. The second part assists practitioners and trainees in preparing for the complex issues that arise each day in the settings where health professionals work and train – clinics, research centers, educational contexts, and communities. Developed by renowned leaders in a broad range of clinical fields, Professionalism and Ethics in Medicine: A Study Guide for Physicians and Physicians-in-Training is a major, invaluable contribution to the literature and an indispensable reference for clinicians at all levels.

Do professions really place duty to society above clients' or their own interests? If not, how can they be trusted? While some public relations (PR) scholars claim that PR serves society and enhances the democratic process, others suggest that it is little more than propaganda, serving the interests of global corporations. This is not an argument about definitions, but about ethics - yet this topic is barely explored in texts and theories that seek to explain PR and its function in society. This book places PR ethics in the wider context of professional ethics and the sociology of professions. By bringing together literature from fields beyond public relations - sociology, professional and philosophical ethics, and Jungian psychology - it integrates a new body of ideas into the debate. The unprecedented introduction of Jungian psychology to public relations scholarship shifts the debate beyond a traditional Western 'Good/Bad' ethical dichotomy towards a new holistic approach, with dynamic implications for theory and practice. This thought-provoking book will be essential reading for students, academics and professionals with an interest in public relations, ethics and professionalism.

Recent social developments, such as demographic change, skill shortages and new medical technologies, have necessitated a transition in the traditional roles of health-care professions. New forms of division of labour and inter-professional health-care education are emerging while at the same time ethical challenges, such as corruption and conflicts of interest, have to be mastered. This book addresses historical, conceptual and empirical aspects of professionalism and inter-professionalism in health care from an international and interdisciplinary perspective. The work is divided into five sections: historical and societal aspects of health care professions; learning and teaching medical professionalism; transformation of health care professions; professional leadership and team decision-making in health care; and ethical challenges to health care professionalism. The final chapter integrates the main ideas and perspectives on health-care professionalism which have been developed throughout the book and highlights how the work in the diverse disciplines is interrelated. The book will be a valuable reference for the many researchers and students with an interest in medical ethics, professionalism and comparative systems of healthcare.

This book addresses ethical issues and principles in human services professions including social work, counseling, psychology, and marriage and family therapy. All of these professions must be sensitive to ethical standards and dilemmas, particularly given the increase in litigation surrounding ethical issues. This book leads the reader through a personal journey of discovery, assessment, and clarification of values and ethics. The focus is to help the reader assimilate ethical principles, thus becoming an ethical practitioner. The book reflects the ethical codes of the American Counseling Association (ACA), the American Psychological Association (APA), National Association of Social Workers (NASW), and the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). Sound pedagogy includes learning objectives, cases, and guided exercises, all intended to raise the reader's self-awareness of issues of values, ethics, and professional standards. For professionals in social work, counseling, psychology, or marriage and family therapy.

Why should you care about ethics? Ethics are a guide that people use to ensure their behavior is morally right. Ethical behavior is often defined as something that benefits the greater good and helps people avoid hurting others. This workbook describes the value of ethics, the dangers of unethical actions, and the business benefits of ethical behavior. After completing the workbook, you will: Understand what ethics means in your life Recognize the dangers unethical conduct can cause Internalize the value of ethics Recognize the moral responsibilities inherent in ethical workplace behavior Understand how to apply ethical thinking in your day-to-day work 10 Key Concepts to Master Understand What Ethics Are Recognize Examples of Ethical Dilemmas Review Theories That Provide Background for Moral Behavior Learn How Ethics Are Involved in Problem Solving Describe How Ethics Can Help Resolve Conflict Evaluate Standardized Codes of Ethics That You Can Follow Be Mindful of How Ethics Can Help You Make Decisions Appraise How Ethics Impact Research and Writing Diagnose How Ethics Impact Can Impact Business Success Apply Ethics in Your Daily Work Centrestar Competency Model All our workbooks are aligned with our competency model. Competencies are sets of skills, knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors that are observable and measurable. This Professional Ethics workbook focuses on the competency areas of Self-Responsibility and Management, Conceptual Thinking, and Decisiveness. The workbook content is associated with the brown colored Professional Competence competency cluster. For more information visit: www.centrestar.com. Best of all? You can take any course: Online at your own pace through Centrestar and earn CEUs or PDHs: www.centrestar.com Select workbook materials through Amazon and conduct your own customized inhouse training Arrange to have any or all sessions instructor led via remote platform for your organization by the Pennsylvania College of Technology (call: 570.327.4775 or email: [email protected]).