Discharge for Refusing to Violate a Professional Code of Conduct

question 94

Multiple Choice

Discharge for refusing to violate a professional code of conduct falls under which exception to employment-at-will?

• A) violation of public policy
• B) implied contract
• C) implied covenant
• D) it does not fall under an exception

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Definitions:

Informed Consent

A process in which individuals are fully informed about the procedures and risks of a treatment, study, or activity before agreeing to participate.

Proxy Permission

The authorization granted by one person for another to act on their behalf, often used in the context of medical treatment or research consent.

Ethical Understanding

The capacity to comprehend moral principles, differentiate between right and wrong, and make decisions based on ethical considerations.

Comprehensive Guidelines

Detailed and thorough instructions or principles designed to guide actions or standards in specific areas.