Outcome 3

Question 1

Define ethics.

Answer 1

principles that guide us to make moral decisions

Question 2

what are laws?

Answer 2

directly tells you how to behave
- punishment for breaking it

Question 3

what are the 4 principles of bioethics?

Answer 3

1. non-maleficence
2. beneficence
3. justice
4. autonomy

Question 4

What is the Codes of Ethics for the CAMRT?

Answer 4

• respect patient and maintain their dignity
• patient centered care and safety
• fairness, accountability and integrity

Question 5

what’s the Codes of Ethics for the ACMDTT?

Answer 5

• responsibility to the public
• responsibility to the profession
• responsibility to oneself

Question 6

Public vs. Private law.

Answer 6

public = can result in fines or jail time
private = typically monetary compensation for damages

Question 7

what is abuse?

Answer 7

a pattern of controlling behaviour to gain control of another

Question 8

what is harassment?

Answer 8

unwelcome verbal or physical conduct.
these can be offensive, embarrassing, humiliating or demeaning

Question 9

what is negligence?

Answer 9

failing to do something a reasonable person would have done OR doing something a reasonable person wouldn’t have done

Question 10

what are some evidence of negligence?

Answer 10

1. patients sustaining an injury
2. healthcare worker not following current standard of care expected of the individual
3. proof that the action was the foreseeable cause of injury sustained

Question 11

what is vicarious liability?

Answer 11

the employer is liable for the negligent bhvr of its employees

Question 12

due to vicarious liability, are employees free from civil suits?

Answer 12

no, they can still be named

Question 13

what are the 4 criteria of consent?

Answer 13

1. individual needs to be a mentally competent, legal adult
2. voluntary
3. individual has to understand the procedure, its risks and benefits
4. have all their questions answered

Question 14

how do you obtain consent from a minor?

Answer 14

has to be given from a parent or legal guardian/representative

Question 15

what is an advanced directive?

Answer 15

a legal document communicating the patient’s preferences if something causes them to become incapacitated
- medical interventions/procedures they consent or refuse

Question 16

who has the right to see health records?

Answer 16

the patients and their health care practitioners but only info relevant to their duties

Question 17

when can patient confidentiality be breached?

Answer 17

when required by law + subpoenaed
risk of immediate harm to patient or public

Question 18

what is patient advocacy?

Answer 18

any activity that benefits the patient through promotion and protection of rights and interests

Question 19

what are some ways health professionals show advocacy?

Answer 19

• 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.

Question 20

what does the acronym BRAINY stand for?

Answer 20

Benefits?
Risks?
Alternatives?
Intuition
Nothing? Not now?
Your body, your decision

Question 21

what is standard of care?

Answer 21

patient’s right to receive average, reasonable, and prudent care – NOT the BEST CARE
- not the best of the profession but reasonably competent person

Question 22

what is the difference between tort and criminal negligence?

Answer 22

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

Question 23

what is assault? how is it different from battery?

Answer 23

assault are actions that cause fear of being harmed *note no physical contact needs to take place

battery is intentional physical contact without consent

Question 24

what is the difference between implied and expressed consent?

Answer 24

implied = behavioural
expressed = giving permission in written form or orally

Question 25

how is consent given by those who have impaired capacity?

Answer 25

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)

Question 26

when can treatment be done without consent?

Answer 26

• 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

Question 27

why are professional boundaries important?

Answer 27

• 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