Ethics Flashcards
What is ethics?
The moral principles that influence a person’s behaviour or how they make decisions
What are the principles of bioethics?
- autonomy
- beneficence
- non-maleficence
- justice
- fidelity
- veracity
What is autonomy?
Allowing the patient to make their own choices and have the power to decide treatment options
- informed consent
What is autonomy also known as?
Human dignity
What is beneficence?
Acting on the best interest of the patient
What is non-maleficence?
Do no harm
What is justice?
Obligation to treat all patients fairly, equally and without judgment or entitlements
What are the three categories of justice?
Distributive - equal distribution of healthcare resources
Compensatory - monetary value on the degree of injury
Procedural - acting in fair and impartial manner
What is fidelity?
- Loyalty and promise-keeping towards your duties
- Medical confidentiality
What is veracity?
Truthfulness
What are the 6 requirements for valid consent?
- statement that authorizes sharing of specifically listed items
- reason why that information is needed
- identify of who the information is going to
- signature to ensure the patient is aware and understand both the risks and benefits of consent
- date
- revocation or expiration date after which information can’t be shared
What does the HIA allow?
For healthcare professionals to release identifiable heath information about a patient under specific conditions
What is empathy?
Ability to recognize emotions in others and to understand their perspectives on a situation
What are the three stages by which empathy develops?
Cognitive empathy, emotional empathy, and compassionate empathy
What is cognitive empathy?
Ability to understand what another person might be thinking or feeling; rational and emotionally neutral
