Ethics Flashcards
1
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Autonomy
A
Informed consent, presumption of capacity to make healthcare decisions, presumption of right to delegate decision making authority, right to be adequately informed, right to authorize or refuse treatment
2
Q
Beneficence
A
To be a benefit to the patient, take positive steps to prevent harm, remove harm from patient, identify possible benefits from patients perspective
3
Q
Non-maleficence
A
Non-harming or inflicting the least harm possible to reach a beneficial outcome
4
Q
Justice
A
Know definition and example
5
Q
Another phrase for nonmaleficence
A
Risk benefit ratio
