310 Final Exam- Ethics Flashcards
what is ethics
formal study of morality; what right and wrong actions you should take
what is an ethical dilema
Disagreements regarding what is good for the client
Right vs right dilemma
example of an ethical dilema
Should I tell a patient about their terminal illness, if it will cause them emotional distress
Telling them: is right because they need to be informed/ will cause them harm
Not telling them: Is right to prevent the emotional distress
what is conscientious objection
When you object to do a certain thing
because your personal beliefs or values conflict with the procedure
examples of a conscientious objection
abortion, sterilization, euthanasia
what is bioethics
the application of ethics to HEALTHCARE
utalitarianism
right and wrong determined by its consequences
(save the patients more likely to live)
what is beneficience
doing good things; medical professionals are morally obligated to act in ways that benefit their patient
fairness vs equity
fairness: is about treating everyone the same
equity: takes into account individual circumstances and needs
what is veracity
truthfulness= tell the truth no matter what
what is fidelity
yes means yes and no means no
accountability and owning up to your faults
what does the code of ethics tell nurses to do
ethical obligation for all nurses to guide decision making
what is double effect
choosing the lesser of two evils
what is an example of double effect
giving a vaccine to a kid is harming them but they get the flu shot to be protecyed
what is patient autonomy
patient is able to make their own decisions