007 Ethics and Informed Consent

Question 1

Although the scope of medical ethics continues to evolve, the basic ethical principles of __, __, __, and __ remain the foundation of ethical medical practice.

Answer 1

Although the scope of medical ethics continues to evolve, the basic ethical principles of AUTONOMY, BENEFICENCE, NON-MALEFICENCE, and JUSTICE remain the foundation of ethical medical practice.

Question 2

__ is essential to the practice of surgery with limited exceptions.

Answer 2

INFORMED CONSENT is essential to the practice of surgery with limited exceptions.

Question 3

Despite the goal of ensuring adequate understanding of the nature, risk, benefits, and alternatives of surgery to facilitate a meaningful decision, the __ process is often incomplete. It is therefore the responsibility of the surgeon to make every effort to facilitate patient understanding and participation in the decision-making process.

Answer 3

Despite the goal of ensuring adequate understanding of the nature, risk, benefits, and alternatives of surgery to facilitate a meaningful decision, the INFORMED CONSENT process is often incomplete. It is therefore the responsibility of the surgeon to make every effort to facilitate patient understanding and participation in the decision-making process.