Ethis Flashcards
defined as principles of conduet govering an individual or a group,
ethics
6 values of med ethics
Autonomy - the patient has the right to refuse or choose their treatment. (Voluntas aegroti suprema
• Beneficence - a practitioner should act in the best interest of the patient, (Salus aegroti suprema lex.)
• Non-maleficence - “first, do no harm” (primum non nocere).
• Justice - concerns the distribution of scarce health resources, and the decision of who gets what treatment (fairess and equality).
• Dignity - the patient (and the person treating the patient) have the right to dignity.
• Truthfulness and honesty - the concept of informed consent has increased in importance since the historical events of the
may be employed by hospitals, clinics, retirement homes or other health care facilities.
health care providers
According to the blank, there are over 14.3 million jobs for health care providers. There are key characteristics that a health care provider must have to be effective.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Health care providers may be expected to attend board meetings that may include senior doctors or nurses. This requires the provider to be professional in collaborating with others, working as port of a team. The provider should be able to create a professional environment to help assure the patient that the health care facility’s services are trustworthy and reliable.
Professionalism
Health care providers should be able to handle stressful situations, such as caring for terminally ill patients. Other factors may also contribute to stress, such as dealing with the death of a patient. The provider must be emotionally stable and not allow these types of incidents affect job performance.
emotional stability
Health care providers should be neat in appearance. Most employers expect providers to be well groomed. In addition, many employers don’t allow heavy jewelry and accessories to be worn with the health provider’s uniform.
sharp appearance
Good communication skills are essential to a health provider. Providers should have the ability to communicate with patients and families about care plans and hospital policies. The provider should also be a good listener when addressing a patient’s concerns or needs. Providers may be required to communicate with other employees to help provide patient care.
Good communicator
Health care providers usually deal with patients who are severely ill. They must provide a caring and warm environment to help ease the patient’s discomfort. The provider should be compassionate and able to speak kind words to the patient.
caring
Health care providers, specifically those who work in hospitals, may be required to work long hours that include weekends and holidays. They may be required to be on-call in the event of an emergency. Providers must be flexible and willing to arrange their work schedules to meet their
flexible
Health care providers should follow directions carefully to help avoid errors,
specifically when administering a patient’s medication.
detail oriented
Characteristics of health care Provider
Professionalism, Emotional Stability, Sharp Appearance, Good Communicator, Flexible , Caring , Detail Oriented
the knowledge about how to get things done in the real world - is often transferred through stories, gossip or observation.
Essential Knowledge
designed to “collect, distribute, re-use, measure and codify” knowledge often fail to capture essential knowledge. In contrast, social media communities can facilitate the exchange of stories, helping turn knowledge into action.
Information System
Simply trying to copy a successful organization’s practices does not work.
First understand why the organization is successful-what philosophy, values, and principles have led to its success.
Put the Why before the How.