Ethics of People

Chapter 4

2. I have known many folks over the course of my life that have stated one ethical position and then lived a completely different position in their lives. In some cases, their personal position is not widely known, which tends to make them appear to not be acting in a contradictory way. Close friends and associates, however, know the person’s stated code of ethics, and it is very disparaging to the overall perception of the person’s credibility. While interactions with new people may not be affected, the co-workers may be more cautious with their interactions with said person, and it can easily have a negative effect on that person’s personal relationships with family and friends.

3. It may be more difficult for me to make an ethical decision when no one will find out, as there is not the social stigma attached to making a poor ethical decision. It is very easy for me to hold to my own high standards, despite peer pressure. I have never been easily influenced by others. When there is a potentially gray area with regards to an ethical decision, if no one is around, it’s easier for me to rationalize a potentially negative decision. Without the potential influence of others who I know have a low degree of ethics, I may not be able to hold myself to the high principles of ethics that I strive for on a daily basis.

4. I think that the requirement for continuing education, as well as the many rules and regulations put in place by state boards and federal health regulations help to hold people in my profession to a high level of accountability. I do think that these are effective, as the majority of Chiropractors are honest, ethical, and accountable practitioners.

Chapter 6

2. I would say that the characteristic which I have worked the hardest to establish in my life is to put my family ahead of my career. This has, and will continue to benefit me because my family is my support group. They are the foundation on which I am able to build my...