Ethical Terms Flashcards
1
Q
What is autonomy?
A
Self determination
Patients right to make their own decisions based on their values and beliefs
2
Q
What is beneficence?
A
The duty of health care workers to promote good for the patient and minimize harm
3
Q
What is confidentiality?
A
Patients right to privacy or identifiable medical and personal info
4
Q
What is fidelity?
A
To keep a promise
5
Q
What is justice?
A
Patients right to be treated fairly and equally
6
Q
What is nonmaleficence?
A
Avoiding causing harm
7
Q
What is veracity?
A
Truth telling
Honesty
