Ethics

Question 1

Values definition ?

Answer 1

Set of personal beliefs

Question 2

Morals definition?

Answer 2

The domain of personal values and behaviours regulating social interaction

Question 3

Ethics definition?

Answer 3

Branch of philosophy that focuses on human behaviour, with the purpose of understand, identify and distinguish good and bad behaviour.

Question 4

Moral courage definition?

Answer 4

Acting on one’s convintions despite criticism. Involves:
-moral integrity
-honesty
-responsibility

Question 5

3 Types of ethics clinician draw upon when making a clinical decision:

Answer 5

-personal ethics
-group ethics (Professional code of conduct)
-philosophical ethics (understand and analyse moral theory)

Question 6

Deontology definition?

Answer 6

Emphasises the importance of duty and obligation no matter the consequences

Question 7

Consequentialism definition?

Answer 7

Theory of making decision based on common sense perspective focusing in consequences. Also, encourages the prescriber to choose action to maximise good consequences

Question 8

Principalism?

Answer 8

It is a framework used when making clinical decision making? Follows 4 principles:
-respect autonomy
-non maleficence
-beneficence
-justice

Question 9

Distributive justice definition?

Answer 9

Refers to the fair allocation of resources across population

Question 10

Social justice definition?

Answer 10

Affirms every individual should have access to:
-right
-benefit
-opportunities

Question 11

How to gain pt consent? 7

Answer 11

-advise pt on advantages/disadvantages
-advise pt on suitable alternatives
-avoid medical jargon
-make sure pt fully understand
-respond fully and honestly
-give pt space
-respect their decision