Healthcare Ethics Flashcards
Familiarize with the 4 Pillars of Ethics
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Q
What is Beneficene?
A
It means to do what is good for the patient
1
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What are the 4 Pillars of Healthcare Ethics?
A
1) Beneficence
2) Justice
3) Autonomy
4) Non-maleficence
2
Q
What is Justice?
A
It means that all patients will be treated fairly and equally
3
Q
What is Autonomy?
A
it means that competent adult individuals have the right to make informed decisions about their own medical care
4
Q
What is Non-Maleficence?
A
It means to not do harm, pain, suffering and etc to the patient
