Chapter 46 Flashcards
self-governing or self-directing freedom and especially moral independence; the right of persons to choose and to have their choices respected
autonomy
bringing about good by maximizing benefits and minimizing possible harm
beneficence
holding information in confidence; respect for privacy
confidentiality
the study of what is good and bad and of moral duty and obligation; systematic reflection on and analysis of morality
ethics
providing complete information and ensuring comprehension and voluntary consent by a patient or subject to a required or experimental medical procedure
informed consent
adherence to moral and ethical principles
integrity
the ethical principle that requires fair distribution of benefits and burdens; an injustice occurs when a benefit to which a person is entitled is withheld or when a burden is unfairly imposed
justice
the protection of cherished values that relate to how persons interact and live in peace
morality
refraining from harming oneself or others
nonmaleficence
incorporates both respect for the autonomy of individuals and the requirement to protect those with diminished autonomy
respect for persons
truthfulness, honesty
veracity