Ethics Flashcards
1
Q
Ethical principles
A
- Autonomy
- Beneficence
- Non-maleficence
- Justice
- Fidelity
- Veracity
2
Q
Autonomy is absent in?
A
- Coercion
- Ignorance
- Immaturity
- Mental incapacity
3
Q
Exceptions to confidentiality
A
- Consent
- To other HCPs
- Statutory duty by the doctor (e.g. infectious disease act)
- Disclosure under court order
- Discovery of documents in court proceedings
- Public interest
4
Q
Proving medical negligence
A
- Owe a duty of care
- Breach of standard of care
- Causation
- Foreseeable damage / injury