Justice and Rights in Healthcare Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the principle of Justice
A
Treating people in a way that is fair or equitable
2
Q
Describe the principle of Distributive Justice
A
The question of how to distribute scarce resources in a way that is just or fair and demonstrates equity
3
Q
What is a “Right”?
A
A justified claim on others
4
Q
Rights can be divided into three groups. What are they?
A
Legal
Moral
Human
5
Q
Why are rights important?
A
Provide boundaries
Are conductive for goods
Provide minimum standards
6
Q
What criteria can be used to determine whether a patient receives healthcare or not
A
- Quality Adjusted Life Years calculation
- Their place on the waiting list
- Likelihood of compliance
- Lifestyle-based assessment
7
Q
Rights of the European Convention are divided into three groups.. What are they?
A
Absolute Right
Limited Right
Qualified Right
