3. THE WORLD MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Question 1

1. What is the World Medical Association?

Answer 1

• this is an International Organisation
• it has been representing physicians since 1947

Question 2

2. What are 3 characteristics of the World Medical Association?

Answer 2

1. IT PROVIDES ETHICAL GUIDANCE TO PHYSICIANS
   
   • it does this through Declarations, Resolutions and
     Statements
2. IT GUIDES NATIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONS
   
   • it also guides governments and international
     organisations throughout the world
3. IT IS IN OFFICIAL RELATIONS WITH:
   
   • the World Health Organisation (WHO)

Question 3

3. Which 5 fields does the World Medical Association set the international standard for?

Answer 3

1. Medical Education
2. Medical Science
3. Medical Art
4. Medical Ethics
5. Health Care for all people

Question 4

4. What is the General Medical Council?

Answer 4

• this is the regulatory body for medical professionals in
  the UK
• its purpose is outlines by the Medical Act of 1983

Question 5

5. According to the Medical Act of 1983, what is the purpose of the General Medical Council?

Answer 5

1. Maintain and manage a register of doctors
   - these doctors are licensed to practice in the UK
2. Set professional standards of practice
   
   • provide ethical guidelines
3. Supervise medical education and training
4. Revalidate and appraise a doctor’s fitness to practice
5. Investigate concerns about doctors
   
   • enforce professional discipline

Question 6

6. Why does Ethical Analysis matter?

Answer 6

• it is important to behave morally
  (or at least to try)
• it is required by the Professional Regulatory Bodies
  that their members behave professionally and ethically
• the law reflects ethical values
• it requires doctors to know about professional and
  ethical guidance
• it is useful and important in practical terms

Question 7

7. What are the Benefits of Ethical Importance?

Answer 7

• patient care is enhanced
• medical staff avoid moral distress
• medical staff avoid potential burnout
• the team functions more effectively and inclusively
• the productivity of the team is enhanced
• the morale and efficiency of the team is enhanced
• the medical institution maintains its reputation and
  accountability
• the quality of ethics is integral to the wider quality
  debate in healthcare

Question 8

8. Read through this summary.
   Does everything make sense?

Answer 8

• yes

Question 9

9. Provide answers for the following questions:

Answer 9

• answer verbally or write them down