Medicethics Flashcards
Should the UK follow opt-in or opt-out organ donation?
What are the ethical issues involved when a patient refuses treatment for a life-threatening condition?
What should you do if a patient with HIV has not disclosed their status to their partner?
-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
When is it appropriate to breach patient-doctor confidentiality?
Should the NHS fund treatment for smokers?
Should vaccination of children be mandatory?
Should patients be allowed to refuse life-sustaining treatment?
What is the role of informed consent in medicine?
What do you know about capacity in medicine?
Is it ethical for doctors to accept gifts or incentives from pharmaceutical conglomerates?
Should medical research be conducted on animals?
Should doctors be allowed to prescribe placebos to patients?
Is it ethical to provide medical care to prisoners?
Should doctors be required to provide medical care in emergency situations despite personal beliefs?
How should medical professionals handle organ donation from prisoners or individuals with mental disabilities?
Should medical professionals refuse treatment based on a patient’s sexual orientation or gender identity?
Should medical professionals provide care to patients in countries with poor human rights records?
Should medical professionals provide care to undocumented immigrants?
How should medical professionals approach providing care to minors without parental consent?
What are the ethical considerations of telemedicine and virtual consultations?
How would you approach an ethical dilemma involving cultural sensitivities in patient treatment?
Discuss the importance of cultural competence in providing effective patient care.
How can medical professionals better understand and respect cultural differences?
What are the ethical responsibilities of healthcare professionals regarding misinformation on social media?
What steps would you take if you observed unethical practices in a healthcare setting?
What are the ethical implications of genetic testing and personalised medicine?
Is it ethical for medical professionals to provide care to individuals who have committed violent crimes?
Should medical professionals refuse to provide care to individuals who have refused vaccination?
Should alternative medicine be funded by the NHS?
You have one dialysis machine for three patients with equal medical need. Who gets the machine?
What do you understand about QALYs in medicine?
What are the arguments for and against the decriminalisation of drugs such as cocaine?
How does the Hippocratic Oath influence modern medical ethics?
How might the principles of the Hippocratic Oath guide a doctor’s decision in a difficult clinical situation?
In what ways is the Hippocratic Oath relevant to contemporary medical practice?
How would you apply the Hippocratic Oath when patient confidentiality conflicts with public health concerns?
Discuss a situation where the Hippocratic Oath might be challenging to uphold in modern medicine.
How do you interpret the phrase ‘do no harm’ from the Hippocratic Oath in end-of-life care?
What are the limitations of the Hippocratic Oath in addressing ethical dilemmas in medicine today?
