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Ethics for the Hearing Healthcare Professional

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1.  What is the definition of Ethics? A discernment between “right” and “wrong A feeling of contentment with one’s actions Moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity A written guideline designed to curb unmoral actions

2.  What is a formal statement of what an organization expects in the way of ethical behavior? Code of Ethics Laws of Audiology Guidelines of Conduct Laws and Codes

3.  When an ethical dilemma is presented, what is the first thing to do? Contact an attorney Document incident in writing Close the practice Write a letter of apology

4.  What is defined as a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two courses of action, either of which entails transgressing a moral principal? Bribe Emotional Conflict Tort Ethical Dilemma

5.  If you practice as a hearing healthcare professional, you've immediately accepted professional what? Pay Dominance Liability Responsibility