Ethical, Legal, Spiritual, Cultural Flashcards
1
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Ethics
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a standard of behavior or a belief valued by an individual or group
2
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Steps in Ethical Decision
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- Assessment
- Problem/Component Identification
- Clarify rights and responsibilities
- Explore all possible options
- Apply principles
- Take Action
3
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Utilitarianism
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the most good for the most people
4
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Egoism
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most good for me
5
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Veracity
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be truthful
6
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Autonomy
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patient has right to choose
7
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Non maleficence
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Do no harm
8
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Beneficence
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best interest of the patient
9
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Voluntary
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- Consents
- May be discharged
10
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Involuntary
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- Physician or Court
- Meet criteria
- Types: temp, long-term, out-patient
- discharged by doctor
11
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Criteria for Commitment
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- person has a diagnosable mental illness
- Danger to self/others
- Unable to provide for basic needs
- Needs tx but unable to seek voluntarily
12
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APOWW
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Apprehension by a peace officer without/with a warrant
13
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OPC
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order of protective services
- within 24 hrs of admission
- probable cause hearing in 72 hrs
14
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Incompetency
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requires court hearing must show: -mental disorder -defect on judgement -cannot handle affairs Appoint legal guardian Need court to reverse
15
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Confidentiality Exceptions
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- Emergency
- Court-ordered
- Incompetent
- Criminal/commitment
- protect 3rd parties
- child custody/abuse
- state law
