Ethical And Legal Issues Flashcards
What is utalitarianism?
Greatest-happiness principle
The result makes the acting right or wrong
What is kantianism?
The motivation of an action makes it right or wrong rather than the results
What is autonomy?
Individuals can always make independent choices
Do pt education often!
What is beneficence?
Act in pt’s interest, don’t confuse what’s good for the pt and what the pt wants
What is nonmaleficence?
Do no harm
What is justice?
Individual treated equally regarding backgrounds
What is veracity?
Always be truthful
What is torts?
Violation of civil law
Unless state law is more or less restricted, how often should orders of restraints be reviewed? (Adults, children/adolescence 9-17, children <9)
Adults: Q4
9-17: Q2
<9: Q1
Libel vs slander
Both deformation of characters, but libel is written, slander is verbal