Ethics and culture

Question 1

What is the 4 stage approach for ethical dilemmas

Answer 1

1) gather all the information
2) prescribe and acquire values
3) generate all the options
4) choose an option

Question 2

What is an ethical dilemma

Answer 2

Law and professional standards may conflict - so you don’t know what the outcome is

Question 3

State and describe all the stages of approach to an ethical dilemma

Answer 3

generate all information - look at the standards, can you ask anyone else, look at the law

prescribe and acquire values - prioritise the facts and look at professional values

generate options - what can you do, what can’t you do, include do nothing

choose an option - make sure you document the option and what should you do, consider the benefits and harms of each

Question 4

beneficence is

Answer 4

doing good

Question 5

Non-maleficence

Answer 5

not doing harm, doing the least harm

Question 6

Culture impacts on health outcomes such as

Answer 6

Income and social status
Education
Physical environment
Social support networks
Genetics
Personal behaviour and coping skills
Health services
Gender

Question 7

Which one most closely relates to cultural competency?
Speaking up about concerns
Leadership
Person-centred care
Partnership working
Effective communication
Professional knowledge and skills
Professional judgement
Professional behaviour
Confidentiality and privacy

Answer 7

understanding own beliefs