ethics in medicine Flashcards
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what is nonmaleficence?
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do no harm
must maintain competence
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What is ethics?
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systematic reflection on and analysis of morality
right and wrong/ good and bad
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What is beneficence?
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balance of greater goods over harms
alleviate unnecessary pain and suffering
respect patients autonomy and right to personal decisions
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what is autonomy
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right to self determination
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What is veracity and integrity?
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veracity - truthfulness
integrity - adherence to moral and ethical principles
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What is justice?
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fair distribution of benefits ad burdens
strive to treat all patient equally
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What is confidentiality of findings
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obligation of caregivers to protect the patient’s clinical information from unauthorized access
