Ethics Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 pillars of medical ethics?
A
Autonomy
Beneficence
Non-maleficence
Justice
2
Q
What is autonomy?
A
Recognition that the patient has ultimate control over their life.
3
Q
What is beneficence?
A
Doing good - have the best outcome for the pt in mind at all times.
4
Q
What is non-maleficence?
A
Do no harm.
5
Q
What is justice wrt medical ethics?
A
Determining whether or not an action is fair in society and within the realms of the law.
6
Q
Alongside the 4 pillars of medical ethics, what are some other topics that we face in medical ethics?
A
Confidentiality Consent Shared decision making Candour Care at end of life Professionalism
