Medical ethics Flashcards
1
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What is the ethics?
A
The study of what is morally wrong and morally right (based on a critical approach and rational argument)
2
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What are medical ethics?
A
The values, moral conduct and principles that govern medical practice
3
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What are professional ethics?
A
The ethical norms, values and principles that guide professional conduct (eg. rights and duties of doctors)
4
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Define autonomy
A
Facilitate patients to make reasoned, informed decisions. Respect those decisions even when you disagree
5
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Define beneficence
A
Do good. Do what is best for the patient, risk benefit balance
6
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Describe maleficence
A
Do no harm
7
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Define justice and equity
A
Distributing benefits, risks and costs equally. Treat patients in similar situations similarly
