chapter 5: ethical issues Flashcards
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ethics
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philosophy of right and wrong
2
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morality
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code of conduct defined by society, religion, culture, or an other person that affects ones character and conscience.
3
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principalism
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the theory that 4 equally important principles are present in all ethical theories: autonomy, beneficence, non-malfeasance and justice
4
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patient autonomy
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patients have the right to direct their own care, including how they want their end of life medical care provided to them.
