Ethics in dysphagia

Question 1

3 concepts involved in Dysphagia ethics

Answer 1

Self-determination, non-maleficence, Beneficence

Question 2

Describe self-determination

Answer 2

Decision making capacity, informed consent, informed refusal

Question 3

Describe non-maleficence

Answer 3

Do no harm

Question 4

Describe Beneficence

Answer 4

Do good

Question 5

In order to demonstrate capacity, the patient must demonstrate:

Answer 5

Ability to understand condition and options
Appreciate consequences
Provide reasoning
Be able to express choice

Question 6

Must have knowledge of treatment outcomes

Must have knowledge of treatment alternatives with multiple avenues to educate the patient—

Answer 6

Responsibilities of the clinician

Question 7

Job of an SLP working with dysphagia

Answer 7

To assess a patient’s ability and determine safest steps including determination of diet or determination of NPO status

To provide patient or guardian with risk vs. benefit to allow them to make an informed decision.

Question 8

The national dysphagia diet includes:

Answer 8

Regular
Dysphagia advanced
Dysphagia mechanically altered
Puree

Honey thick liquids
Nectar thick liquids
Thin liquids