Ethics & Professionalism PPT Notes

Question 1

MPAS Program Mission Statement

Answer 1

• committed to preparing competent/compassionate providers
• possess knowledge, clinical acumen, and critical thinking skills
• practice exemplary, ethical, patient-centered care
• emphasize global responsibility, social justice, and preservation of human dignity

Question 2

MPAS Program Goals

Answer 2

to graduate students who have obtained the foundational knowledge, skills, and professional attributes necessary for PA certification and practice

Question 3

MPAS Learning Objectives

Answer 3

• demonstrate professionalism, ethical conduct, responsibility, sensitivity to a diverse pt population, and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements
• demonstrate a solid understanding of PA practice, which includes an understanding of professional and personal limitations
• explain commitment and dedication to respect of life, service and advocacy, contribute to common good, and stewardship of resources

Question 4

ARC-PA Standard B6.02

Answer 4

program must provide instruction in medical ethics to include:
a. attributes of respect for self and others
b. professional responsibility
c. concepts of privilege, confidentiality, and informed pt consent
d. commitment to pt’s welfare

Question 5

ARC-PA Standard B6.03

Answer 5

program must provide instruction on:
a. political and legal issues that affect PA practice
b. PA certification and recertification
c. licensure
d. credentialing
e. professional liability
f. laws and regulations regarding prescriptive practice

Question 6

Elements of Professionalism

Answer 6

a. altruism: principle or practice of concern for the welfare of others
b. accountability: obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one’s actions
c. excellence: quality of being outstanding or extremely good
d. duty: sense of moral commitment or obligation to someone or something
e. integrity: quality of being honest and having strong moral principles
f. respect: a feeling or understanding that someone or something is important

Question 7

Challenges to professionalism

Answer 7

a. abuse of power
b. arrogance
c. greed
d. misrepresentation
e. impairment
f. lack of conscientiousness
g. conflict of interest

Question 8

PA Competency: Professionalism

Answer 8

• expression of positive values and ideals as care is delivered
• involves prioritizing interests of those being served over your own
• know professional and personal limitations
• practice without impairment from substance abuse, cognitive deficiency, or mental illness
• demonstrate a high level of responsibility, ethical practice, sensitivity to a diverse patient population, and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements

Question 9

Four Principles of Ethics

Answer 9

1. Autonomy
2. Beneficence
3. Justice
4. Non-Maleficence

Question 10

Autonomy

Answer 10

self-rule; pt’s right to make all decisions pertaining to medical care, choices, and treatment
- all providers must respect these decisions

Question 11

Beneficence

Answer 11

acting for the benefit of others; putting others first, always act with the pt’s care and wellbeing in mind over your own

Question 12

Nonmaleficence

Answer 12

to do no harm; impose no unnecessary or unacceptable burden to the pt

Question 13

Justice

Answer 13

all pts in similar circumstances should be receiving similar care; fair distribution of resources, risks, and costs

Question 14

Codes of Conduct

Answer 14

a set of rules outlining the social norms, rules, and responsibilities of, proper practices for, an individual, part or organizaiton

Question 15

Oath

Answer 15

a statement of fact or a promise with wording relating to something considered sacred as a sign of verity. A common legal substitute for those who conscientiously object to making sacred oaths is to give an affirmation instead