Lecture 1

Question 1

Avoid… (3)

Answer 1

1. Assuming patient compliance
2. Overlooking patient autonomy
3. Blaming patient for their poor health outcomes

Question 2

Autonomy

Answer 2

Independent decision making

EX: Informed consent, refusal of treatment

Question 3

Nonmaleficience

Answer 3

Duty to not do harm

EX: Negligence, misconduct, dispensing without gathering enough information

Question 4

Beneficence

Answer 4

To do good, remove farm, and promote welfare

EX: Isolation of the immunocompromised

Question 5

Justice

Answer 5

Fair distribution of goods

Question 6

Professional Obligations (4)

Answer 6

1. Veracity - Truthfulness
2. Privacy - Leaving one alone
3. Fidelity - Keeping promises
4. Confidentiality - Maintaining patient information

Question 7

Patterns for Ethical Standards

Answer 7

1. Own it - own actions and decisions
2. Examine it - Apply emotional intelligence and recognize negative behavioral patterns
3. Listen to it - Convene with care team and create communities of trust and encouragement of others
4. Decide on it - Balance between optimism and cynicism to set realistic/professional objectives