Introduction To Medical Law Flashcards
1
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What are the three sources of Law?
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Common Law
Statue Law
European Law
2
Q
What are ethics?
A
‘A system of accepted beliefs that control behaviour’ - transient term
3
Q
What are morals?
A
‘Critical approach to what is right or wrong, based on rational argument’
4
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What are values?
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‘Motivations for action/beliefs/ideals shared by a culture’
5
Q
What are the two types of Human Rights?
A
Absolute
Qualified
6
Q
Give an example of an Absolute Right
A
Right to Life
7
Q
Give an example of a Qualified Right
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Right to Privacy
Right to Autonomy
8
Q
Name 3 of the 6 key values in the NHS Constitution:
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Patients come first Everyone respected and dignity valued Commitment to quality of care Compassion is central Improve health and wellbeing Everybody counts
