Ethics Flashcards
1
Q
Autonomy
A
Patient (or surrogate) should make the decision
2
Q
Beneficence
A
Patient should receive the highest priority and benefits
3
Q
Non-maleficence
A
patient should be protected from any kind of harm
4
Q
Justice
A
patients should be treated fairly and with respect - benefits and burdens of healthcare should be distributed fairly
5
Q
Informed consent
A
All options including not participating
6
Q
HeLa cells
A
harvested unknowingly from patient (Henrietta Lacks) with cervical cancer, ongoingly used for medical and scientific research
7
Q
Genetic counseling goals
A
Helping patients and families manage the pain and suffering caused by genetic disease
