Ethics Flashcards
1
Q
Respect for a patient’s ability to make their own decisions
A
Autonomy
2
Q
Obligation to act in the patient’s best interest and prevent harm
A
Beneficence
3
Q
Obligation to not harm the patient or cause pain/suffering
A
Nonmaleficence
4
Q
Fair and equitable treatment of all individuals
A
Justice
5
Q
Elements of informed consent
A
Capacity, Voluntariness, Disclosure, Recommendation, Understanding, Decision, Authorization
6
Q
SPIKES for delivering news
A
Setting - quiet, private, ask for support person
Perspective - layman’s
Invitation - how much to tell
Knowledge - Small chunks, gauge processing
Empathy - normalize emotions
Summary - review and plan moving forward
7
Q
Order of POA
A
Legally married spouse
Adult children
Parents
