The Underlying Reason for a High Level of Professional Conduct

question 22

Multiple Choice

The underlying reason for a high level of professional conduct by any profession is the need:

• A) for public confidence in the quality of service provided.
• B) to create barriers to entry.
• C) to justify self-regulation.
• D) to create an appropriate level of professional esteem.

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Definitions:

Denial and Shock

Initial defense mechanisms and reactions in the process of coping with distressing and traumatic events, characterized by an inability to accept reality and a stunned, numbed response.

Loss of Autonomy

The condition or feeling of losing the ability to make decisions for oneself, often experienced in dependency situations or certain health conditions.

End of Life Experience

The phase of life characterized by the processes, emotions, and care associated with the terminal phase of life, including dying and death.

Good Death

A concept in palliative care and bioethics that suggests a death that is peaceful, dignified, and in accordance with the wishes and values of the dying individual.