Introduction To Ethics Flashcards
1
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What are the two components of professional ethics
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Regulatory framework GDC
Legal framework courts
2
Q
Name some ethics in society
A
Standards and safety
3
Q
What is justice
A
Fairness
4
Q
What is respect for autonomy
A
Respect for self determination
5
Q
What is beneficence
A
In the patients best interests
6
Q
What is non maleficence
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Balance of risks/harm vs benefits
7
Q
Describe capacity
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- to act
- to make reasoned decisions
- to communicate decisions
- to understand decisions
- to retain memory of decisions
8
Q
What is consent
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- must be with capacity
- legal and valid
- not manipulated
- not coerced
- voluntary
- informed
9
Q
Give some examples of sFTP categories for concern
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- criminal conviction or caution
- drug or alcohol misuse
- dishonestly
- unprofessional behaviour
