Outcome 3 Flashcards
Define ethics.
principles that guide us to make moral decisions
what are laws?
directly tells you how to behave
- punishment for breaking it
what are the 4 principles of bioethics?
- non-maleficence
- beneficence
- justice
- autonomy
What is the Codes of Ethics for the CAMRT?
- respect patient and maintain their dignity
- patient centered care and safety
- fairness, accountability and integrity
what’s the Codes of Ethics for the ACMDTT?
- responsibility to the public
- responsibility to the profession
- responsibility to oneself
Public vs. Private law.
public = can result in fines or jail time
private = typically monetary compensation for damages
what is abuse?
a pattern of controlling behaviour to gain control of another
what is harassment?
unwelcome verbal or physical conduct.
these can be offensive, embarrassing, humiliating or demeaning
what is negligence?
failing to do something a reasonable person would have done OR doing something a reasonable person wouldn’t have done
what are some evidence of negligence?
- patients sustaining an injury
- healthcare worker not following current standard of care expected of the individual
- proof that the action was the foreseeable cause of injury sustained
what is vicarious liability?
the employer is liable for the negligent bhvr of its employees
due to vicarious liability, are employees free from civil suits?
no, they can still be named
what are the 4 criteria of consent?
- individual needs to be a mentally competent, legal adult
- voluntary
- individual has to understand the procedure, its risks and benefits
- have all their questions answered
how do you obtain consent from a minor?
has to be given from a parent or legal guardian/representative
what is an advanced directive?
a legal document communicating the patient’s preferences if something causes them to become incapacitated
- medical interventions/procedures they consent or refuse
who has the right to see health records?
the patients and their health care practitioners but only info relevant to their duties
when can patient confidentiality be breached?
when required by law + subpoenaed
risk of immediate harm to patient or public
what is patient advocacy?
any activity that benefits the patient through promotion and protection of rights and interests
what are some ways health professionals show advocacy?
- compassion and concern
- commitment
- protecting their well-being + best interests
- respect patient’s decisions and autonomy
- ensuring they fully understanding what is going on with their care
etc.
what does the acronym BRAINY stand for?
Benefits?
Risks?
Alternatives?
Intuition
Nothing? Not now?
Your body, your decision
what is standard of care?
patient’s right to receive average, reasonable, and prudent care – NOT the BEST CARE
- not the best of the profession but reasonably competent person
what is the difference between tort and criminal negligence?
tort - wrongful act that results in injury or damage but usually results in monetary award for damages; no criminal record or jail
criminal negligence - act proven to involve extreme carelessness to the point of recklessness
what is assault? how is it different from battery?
assault are actions that cause fear of being harmed *note no physical contact needs to take place
battery is intentional physical contact without consent
what is the difference between implied and expressed consent?
implied = behavioural
expressed = giving permission in written form or orally
how is consent given by those who have impaired capacity?
guardian, personal/instructional directive and/or co-decision maker makes the decision
or if that is no one, patient reassessment is needed, then if still incapable, a relative will be selected to make the decision (specific decision maker)
when can treatment be done without consent?
- if it preserves the adult’s life, prevent serious physical and mental harm or alleviates sever pain and the patient has impaired capacity + patient/guardian can’t be consulted + no record of advanced directives
why are professional boundaries important?
- to ensure that both patients and staff are protected from one another
- ensure all patients are treated the same, without bias
- maintenance of healthy, positive and safe environments
- protecting patient confidentality
