Patient´s autonomy Flashcards
autonomy
A person´s right to make their own decisions.
act in the patient’s best interests
try to improve the situation both physically and mentally of the patient
to determine patient´s interests
We need to determine the patient’s best interests
informed decision
a decision which is based on correct understanding of the situation
they can decide on an informed basis having been given all the relevant facts
decision making capacity
having the ability to make an informed decision
to dislose/ make a disclosure
The patient disclosed that she had suicidal intentions
If a student says that they want to make a disclosure to you as a teacher about something that they want to be kept private, can you promise to tell no one else?
living will (USA)
A living will is a written, legal document that spells out medical treatments you would and would not want to be used to keep you alive, as well as your preferences for other medical decisions, such as pain management or organ donation
written advance directive (UK)
Legal instructions regarding your preferences for medical care if you are unable to make decisions for yourself.
Written legal document outlining wishes for treatment in the event of incapacity OR inability to communicate
to establish a surrogate
First, to make a legal document, eg. parent to child, done within family with a lawyer.
Second, a legal procedure in which a healthcare professional recommends something to the courts.
life sustaining treatment
Life-sustaining treatment is treatment that is needed to prolong a person’s life. Examples include cardiopulmonary resuscitation, artificial hydration and nutrition, artificial ventilation, and in some circumstances, antibiotics and blood transfusions.
independent mental capacity advocate (IMCA)
established by local authorities
lasting power of attorney
A lasting power of attorney is a legal document that lets you appoint someone to make decisions for you.
