1. Ethics in Sports Medicine
Or Did that really happen?

2. Ethics
The study of the rules, standards, and principles that dictate right conduct among members of a society
An ethical individual is someone that respects everyone’s human, civil and legal rights.

3. Six underlying principles
Autonomy: a patient’s right to be fully informed, to make his or her own health care decisions, and to have his inherent dignity respected
Beneficence: Commitment to do good, to try to do the best for each patient
Nonmaleficence: Commitment to avoid doing bad things, to do no harm
Fidelity: Subordination of one’s needs to those of the patient
Veracity: Truth telling and honesty
Justice: Concept that all patients should be treated fairly without regard to race, religion, and so on

4. Being a Professional
Clinician – patient relationship (trust, confidence)
Collegial relationships (with other health care professionals, including professional growth)
Attire and hygiene (personal intangibles, such as punctuality, adhering to commitments, understanding role limitations)

5. Unethical Conduct Breech of Confidentiality Conflict of Interest
Exploitation