Professionalism and Integrity Flashcards

A CASPer scenario presents a conflict between following a supervisor's questionable instruction and your personal ethics. The best action is to:

Answer: Comply while raising your concern through proper channels

Raising ethical concerns through appropriate channels allows for resolution while maintaining professional relationships and responsibilities.

Maintaining patient confidentiality in a CASPer scenario means:

Answer: Disclosing patient information only when legally or ethically required

Confidentiality is legally and ethically protected, with disclosure permitted only under specific defined circumstances.

In a CASPer typed response about a scenario involving dishonesty, demonstrating integrity means:

Answer: Clearly stating you would not participate and explaining the ethical reasoning

Clearly articulating an ethical stance with reasoning demonstrates moral courage and professional integrity.

Professional dress and presentation in a healthcare CASPer context reflect:

Answer: Respect for patients, colleagues, and the profession

Professional presentation signals respect and competence, contributing to patient trust and institutional culture.

When a CASPer scenario involves being late to complete a critical task due to a personal issue, the professional response is to:

Answer: Proactively communicate the delay and propose a plan to minimize impact

Proactive communication about delays allows others to plan accordingly and demonstrates responsibility.

Which scenario BEST demonstrates a conflict of interest that must be disclosed in a professional setting?

Answer: Reviewing a grant application from a close personal friend

Reviewing work by someone with whom you have a personal relationship constitutes a conflict of interest requiring disclosure.