Human Factors, Ethics & Public Health Flashcards
which hormones in the body does distress increase?
noradrenaline
cortisol
which macromolecules do noradrenaline & cortisol mobilise in the body?
glucose
fatty acids
what does stress do to insulin release?
impairs it
how does an anxiety disorder affect metabolic control?
indirectly by interfering with self-care
social connectedness
degree of social, family & community support
illness cognition
a patient’s own implicit common sense beliefs about their illness
illness representations
organised conceptions of illness
what are the 5 dimensions of illness representations
identity perceived cause of illness time line consequences curability & controllability
what are the 3 levels of medical ethics?
laws
guidelines & recommendations
ethics
liberalism
the right of the individual to freedom from interference of others
autonomy
free will, dignity & duty to protect patient’s rights
battery
unlawful touching
i.e. acting with patient’s consent
negligence
relevant or the right amount of information is NOT provided
consent
agreement to do something or allow someone to do something to them, can be withdrawn at any time
contract
agreement to do something or allow someone to do something to them, withdrawing can have consequences
what 3 things are needed to be able to asses capacity?
- understand the treatment
- retain the information
- weigh up & communicate their decision
capacity
ability of a patient to give or withdraw consent
what happens if the treatment is immediately necessary to save a patient’s life or to prevent a serious deterioration?
- you can treat without their consent
- the treatment must be the least restrictive of the patient’s future choices
