Ethics Flashcards
1
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Deontology
A
Decisions based on good, moral rules
2
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Consequentialism
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Decisions based on best result
3
Q
Autonomy
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People have the right to control what happens to their body
4
Q
Benificience
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Must so the most good for the patient
5
Q
Nonmaleficence
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In every situation, healthcare providers should avoid causing harm to their patients
6
Q
Justice
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Striving to be as fair as possible and equitable
7
Q
Ethical dilemas
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Euthanasia
Continuing life support
Animal testing
8
Q
Professional behaviors
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Dependability
Self motivated
Responsible
9
Q
Two dominant theories in ethics
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Deontology + Consequentialism
10
Q
Who is considered the father of medicine?
A
Hippocrates
11
Q
Define Ethics
A
Rules that guide proper conduct and warn against unlawful conduct