Ethics

Question 1

Requirements for advanced refusal of treatment (ART)?

Answer 1

It must states decision applies even if life at risk

It must be signed in writing and witnessed

Question 2

What is the doctrine of double effect?

Answer 2

Doctrine of double effect: explains the permissibility of an action that causes a serious harm, such as the death of a human being, as a side effect of promoting a good end e.g. giving morphine in palliative care

Question 3

Assisted suicide in Scotland is legal or illegal?

Answer 3

illegal - if can prove you knew you were assisting

Question 4

You need documented consent to use patients’ tissues for ______________________

Answer 4

anything other than their own treatment or investigation