Medicethics

Question 1

Should the UK follow opt-in or opt-out organ donation?

Question 2

What are the ethical issues involved when a patient refuses treatment for a life-threatening condition?

Question 3

What should you do if a patient with HIV has not disclosed their status to their partner?

Answer 3

-their ages need to be considered

-if they are both adults, I would not inform the partner myself, but would encourage the patient to do so
-making sure to explain what the risks are if they choose not to

-if they are children, then I would inform the partner as they are not protected

Question 4

When is it appropriate to breach patient-doctor confidentiality?

Question 5

Should the NHS fund treatment for smokers?

Question 6

Should vaccination of children be mandatory?

Question 7

Should patients be allowed to refuse life-sustaining treatment?

Question 8

What is the role of informed consent in medicine?

Question 9

What do you know about capacity in medicine?

Question 10

Is it ethical for doctors to accept gifts or incentives from pharmaceutical conglomerates?

Question 11

Should medical research be conducted on animals?

Question 12

Should doctors be allowed to prescribe placebos to patients?

Question 13

Is it ethical to provide medical care to prisoners?

Question 14

Should doctors be required to provide medical care in emergency situations despite personal beliefs?

Question 15

How should medical professionals handle organ donation from prisoners or individuals with mental disabilities?

Question 16

Should medical professionals refuse treatment based on a patient’s sexual orientation or gender identity?

Question 17

Should medical professionals provide care to patients in countries with poor human rights records?

Question 18

Should medical professionals provide care to undocumented immigrants?

Question 19

How should medical professionals approach providing care to minors without parental consent?

Question 20

What are the ethical considerations of telemedicine and virtual consultations?

Question 21

How would you approach an ethical dilemma involving cultural sensitivities in patient treatment?

Question 22

Discuss the importance of cultural competence in providing effective patient care.

Question 23

How can medical professionals better understand and respect cultural differences?

Question 24

What are the ethical responsibilities of healthcare professionals regarding misinformation on social media?

Question 25

What steps would you take if you observed unethical practices in a healthcare setting?

Question 26

What are the ethical implications of genetic testing and personalised medicine?

Question 27

Is it ethical for medical professionals to provide care to individuals who have committed violent crimes?

Question 28

Should medical professionals refuse to provide care to individuals who have refused vaccination?

Question 29

Should alternative medicine be funded by the NHS?

Question 30

You have one dialysis machine for three patients with equal medical need. Who gets the machine?

Question 31

What do you understand about QALYs in medicine?

Question 32

What are the arguments for and against the decriminalisation of drugs such as cocaine?

Question 33

How does the Hippocratic Oath influence modern medical ethics?

Question 34

How might the principles of the Hippocratic Oath guide a doctor’s decision in a difficult clinical situation?

Question 35

In what ways is the Hippocratic Oath relevant to contemporary medical practice?

Question 36

How would you apply the Hippocratic Oath when patient confidentiality conflicts with public health concerns?

Question 37

Discuss a situation where the Hippocratic Oath might be challenging to uphold in modern medicine.

Question 38

How do you interpret the phrase ‘do no harm’ from the Hippocratic Oath in end-of-life care?

Question 39

What are the limitations of the Hippocratic Oath in addressing ethical dilemmas in medicine today?