CH. 48 Ethics of Sonography

Question 1

define ethics

Answer 1

systematic reflection on an analysis of morality
- individual

Question 2

define morality

Answer 2

• right and wrong conduct
• good and bad character
• based on community

Question 3

list the different aspects of morality

Answer 3

• freedom
• autonomy

Question 4

where does one learn morality?

Answer 4

• personal experience
• family traditions
• normative behavior in communities

Question 5

Do different religions and cultures agree on morality?

Answer 5

no

Question 6

our professional ethics tries to answer…?

Answer 6

“what is good?”

Question 7

who stated “first, do no harm”?

Answer 7

hippocrates in the 5th century

Question 8

what did the hindu healers say?

Answer 8

treat ppl w/ respect, gentleness, and dignity

Question 9

who redefined what a patient is? what is a patient?

Answer 9

thomas percival redifined a patient as anyone needing care, regardless of finances.

Question 10

what else did thomas percival believe in?

Answer 10

the “team” approach

Question 11

list the basic principles of medical ethics

Answer 11

• principles of autonomy
• justice
• beneficence
• nonmaleficence
• integrity
• respect for person

Question 12

where can you find the sonographer’s code of ethics?

Answer 12

Society of Diagnostic Medical sonography (SDMS)

Question 13

what are the three principles of our code of ethics?

Answer 13

• promote well-being
• high level of competence
• professional integrity

Question 14

how can we promote well-being?

Answer 14

respecting a pt’s right to refuse care

Question 15

how can we maintain a high level of competence?

Answer 15

being registered and knowledgeable in exams

Question 16

how can we maintain professional integrity?

Answer 16

being honest with a patient (don’t give false hope)

Question 17

define nonmaleficence

Answer 17

cause no harm

Question 18

give an example of nonmaleficence in OB/GYN

Answer 18

suggest an amnio when it is not warranted

Question 19

define beneficence

Answer 19

weighs good vs. bad; treatments will benefit the patients and cause no harm

Question 20

example of beneficence

Answer 20

only scanning OB when medically necessary and using M-mode

Question 21

define autonomy

Answer 21

right of a person to have choices and for them to be respected

Question 22

what is an example of autonomy?

Answer 22

patients can refuse exams like cancer treatments

Question 23

define veracity

Answer 23

truthfulness

Question 24

what is an example of veracity

Answer 24

telling the truth if something is wrong and not telling them “everything is okay” if its untrue

Question 25

define integrity

Answer 25

adherence to moral and ethical principles

Question 26

what is an example of integrity

Answer 26

acting professionally always

Question 27

define justice

Answer 27

ethical principle that requires fair distribution of benefits and burdens
- everyone is treated equally

Question 28

what is an example of justice?

Answer 28

treating a rich person the same as a homeless person with respect, care, and the same treatment

Question 29

why is confidentiality important?

Answer 29

protect clinical info about patients’ from unauthorized access, mandated by federal law

Question 30

if a pregnant woman is under 18 YOA, who is responsible for her care?

Answer 30

• if you’re pregnant, you are responsible for your care at any age

Question 31

in the state of NC, when is abortion legal?

Answer 31

up to 20 weeks and 6 days

Question 32

in the state of NY, when is abortion legal?

Answer 32

up to 40 weeks for a valid reason, or legally up to 24 weeks for any reason

Question 33

if a 20 year old has ovarian cancer, does she have the right to refuse treatments?

Answer 33

yes

Question 34

whether we agree with the decision, is it the patient’s right to decide on treatment?

Answer 34

yes, it is the patient’s right to decide their treatment regardless of my opinion.