Human Factors, Ethics & Public Health

Question 1

which hormones in the body does distress increase?

Answer 1

noradrenaline

cortisol

Question 2

which macromolecules do noradrenaline & cortisol mobilise in the body?

Answer 2

glucose

fatty acids

Question 3

what does stress do to insulin release?

Answer 3

impairs it

Question 4

how does an anxiety disorder affect metabolic control?

Answer 4

indirectly by interfering with self-care

Question 5

social connectedness

Answer 5

degree of social, family & community support

Question 6

illness cognition

Answer 6

a patient’s own implicit common sense beliefs about their illness

Question 7

illness representations

Answer 7

organised conceptions of illness

Question 8

what are the 5 dimensions of illness representations

Answer 8

identity 
perceived cause of illness 
time line 
consequences 
curability & controllability

Question 9

what are the 3 levels of medical ethics?

Answer 9

laws
guidelines & recommendations
ethics

Question 10

liberalism

Answer 10

the right of the individual to freedom from interference of others

Question 11

autonomy

Answer 11

free will, dignity & duty to protect patient’s rights

Question 12

battery

Answer 12

unlawful touching

i.e. acting with patient’s consent

Question 13

negligence

Answer 13

relevant or the right amount of information is NOT provided

Question 14

consent

Answer 14

agreement to do something or allow someone to do something to them, can be withdrawn at any time

Question 15

contract

Answer 15

agreement to do something or allow someone to do something to them, withdrawing can have consequences

Question 16

what 3 things are needed to be able to asses capacity?

Answer 16

1. understand the treatment
2. retain the information
3. weigh up & communicate their decision

Question 17

capacity

Answer 17

ability of a patient to give or withdraw consent

Question 18

what happens if the treatment is immediately necessary to save a patient’s life or to prevent a serious deterioration?

Answer 18

• you can treat without their consent

- the treatment must be the least restrictive of the patient’s future choices