Ethics Flashcards
1
Q
Justice
A
fairness
2
Q
Beneficence
A
doing good
3
Q
Non-maleficence
A
do no harm
4
Q
Veracity
A
truthfulness, honesty
5
Q
autonomy
A
self-rule
6
Q
fidelity
A
loyalty
7
Q
Respect
A
Equality
8
Q
Define ethics
A
Set of standards of conduct that guide decisions and actions based on duties derived from core values.
9
Q
Ethical principles of psychiatry
A
-Pt must be involved in a mutual decision
making to the extent of their capacity.
- Pt has the right to the least restrictive setting
- Pt has the right to refuse treatment unless a court order is obtained.
10
Q
ethical dilemma
A
Two or more justifiable alternative
11
Q
Best way to decide the best course of action in an ethical dilemma
A
Which has the least to do harm (non-maleficence)
12
Q
Deontological Ethics
A
The choice justifies the means
13
Q
Teleological Ethics
A
The consequences justify the means
