final exam Flashcards
what is ethics
the rules of conduct that guide us when deciding what is right and what is wrong, what is good and what is bad
Morals
the principles of behaviour a person believes to be right or wrong for themselves without concern for legalities or customs
Immoral
behaviour that is believed to be wrong, indecent, deviant, or not normal
VALUES
Personal belief about worth that acts as a standard to guide one’s behavior or living
Worthwhile or desirable qualities in a person
BELIEFS
Ideas or convictions a person holds to be true
May or may not be supported by objective evidence
ATTITUDES
General feelings or frame of reference affects how person organizes knowledge about the world
Personal ethics
Individualized beliefs, values, and morals developed throughout our lifetime of
interaction with others
Professional ethics
Rules, policies, guidelines, and standards
governing care givers, e.g. Code of Ethics
Need to use both personal and professional at work
9 HCA SAMPLE CODE OF ETHICS
1 Treat each individual with respect
2 Maintain confidentiality
3 Follow agency policies and procedures
4 Ensure personal activities do not interfere with my judgment and competence
5 Fulfill my obligations and responsibilities
6 Provide PPC
7 Promote client, family, and community involvement
8 Encourage client welfare by promoting independence
9 Contribute to safety and security
4 PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH CARE ETHICS
I. Autonomy
II. Justice
III. Beneficence
IV. Nonmaleficence
AUTONOMY/SELF DETERMINATION
Recognizes individual’s right to make own decisions based on values and beliefs
Person must be mentally competent
Respecting autonomy is allowing a person to make their own choices even if it’s at risk
JUSTICE
treated in a fair and equitable manner
Reflected in Canada’s universal health care system
treating equally regardless of their condition or your personal views
Involves not betraying trust
Involves maintaining privacy/keeping confidentiality
BENEFICENCE
Doing or promoting good
essence of the HCSW role
involves meeting client’s needs and
focusing efforts on client
involves working within your professional boundaries and advocating for the client
NONMALEFICENCE
“causing no harm” whether intentional or nonintentional
involves working within your scope of practice and knowledge
involves reducing client risks for potential injury
ETHICAL DILEMMAS
situation which requires you to choose between:
2+ right courses of action that contradict each other
OR
2+ options where none seem to
be right
VALUES CENTRAL TO
ETHICAL PRACTICE
Health & well-being
Choice
Dignity
Confidentiality
Fairness
Accountability
who is tommy douglas and why is he important?
was the canadian health minister (1944-48) and is the founder of medicare
is the reason why canadians do not pay for hospital visits and medical care
instituted 50/50 share of costs for provincial medical services with federal government
canada health act
federal legislation that clarifies types of insured health care services
outlines 5 principals that must be met for provinces/territories to get funding
5 Principles of Medicare/Canada Health Act
Comprehensiveness
Universality
Portability
Accessibility
Public administration
Federal Responsibilities
Government policy and programs eg: drug approval
Transferring tax money to the provinces & territories
Delivery of health services to:
Indigenous people, people living on reserves, military, RCMP, veterans and inmates
Ensures consistency of health care services between provinces according to the Canada Health Act (1984)
Territorial and Provincial Responsibilities
Development and administration of health care services within provinces and Territories
Organization and planning of services unique to each province
Must follow the 5 “Principles of Medicare”
Responsibilities of Health Care Authorities in BC
- To identify regional health needs (5
geographic health authorities) - To plan appropriate programs and services
- To ensure programs/services are properly managed and funded
BC Health Authorities
Geographical:
1. Northern Health
2. Interior Health
3. Vancouver Island Health Authority
4. Vancouver Coastal Health
5. Fraser Health
Province wide:
6. Provincial Health Services Authority
(PHSA)
7. First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
Three Levels of Care Delivery
Primary Health Care
Secondary Health Care
Tertiary Health Care
Primary Health Care
First contact (e.g. family doctor)
focus on prevention, health promotion, early diagnosis
Examples:
skin rashes, broken bones, colds, flu, wellness checks…
Secondary Health Care
assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention
Examples:
referral to a specialist – neurologist,
cardilogist, nephrologist…
Tertiary Health Care
higher acuity
more “technology”
Examples: ICU, Cornorary artery bypass, dialysis, neurosurgeries.
what are some workplace settings?
acute care
long term care
rehabilitation services or restorative care
palliative care
hospice
eden Philosophy
the idea that there are 7 fundamental aspects of personhood that are the core of human beings
identity
connectedness
security
autonomy
meaning
growth
joy
criminal law
Offences against the public and society in general
Deals with conduct considered harmful to society that it is prohibited and punished by government
murder, robbery
civil law
Deals with relationships and conflicts between people or companies
Action may be taken against another person to for compensation for damage or injury
Examples: divorce, violation of a contract
Tort
The largest area of Civil law
Is a wrongful act against a person or their property
A person who commits act can be sued by injured person.
Unintentional Tort: Negligence
intentional Tort: assault, battery, false imprisonment
Negligence
when a person fails to act in a careful or competent manner, harms client or property
An unintentional wrong because they did not intend to cause harm
negligent individual may have to pay damages (a sum of money) to the injured person
Assault & Battery
Assault
intentionally attempting to or threatening to touch a persons body without consent, causing person to fear bodily harm
Battery
Actual intentional touching of client’s body without consent
Can be committed without an intent to injury